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Appleton Academy
Goodgraded 03/11/2021Ages 3–161,254 pupilsFaithNone
Appleton Academy is an all-through school for pupils aged 3 to 16 in Bradford. The school has around 1,254 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 03/11/2021, Appleton Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 34.7 and 23% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing schools in Bradford can view Appleton 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 03/11/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)55%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)14%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score104
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score106
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 835.1
England avg 45.1 · was 34.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths27%
England avg 45% · was 21% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths42%
England avg 65% · was 40% in 2023/24
EBacc entry15%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score2.84
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake50.8%
Free school meals50.8%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language10.1%
England avg 18.6%
Places filled94%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.3%
Attendance89.3%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher18.1
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence32.4%
England avg 17.5%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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