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Laisterdyke Leadership Academy
Goodgraded 18/01/2023Ages 11–18886 pupilsFaithNone
Laisterdyke Leadership Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Bradford. The school has around 886 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 18/01/2023, Laisterdyke Leadership Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 35.8 and 34% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bradford can view Laisterdyke Leadership Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 18/01/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 836.1
England avg 45.1 · was 35.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths33%
England avg 45% · was 35% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths53%
England avg 65% · was 51% in 2023/24
EBacc entry72%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.41
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake48.1%
Free school meals48.1%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language69.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled81%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing88.9%
Attendance88.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher23.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence35.0%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bradford
All schools in Bradford →Thornbury Primary Leadership AcademyGood · 0.2 miDixons Marchbank PrimaryOutstanding · 0.3 miMeadow Bank Community SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.6 miLapage Primary School and NurseryGood · 0.4 miKillinghall Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miCo-op Academy DeliusGood · 0.5 mi
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