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Hanson Academy

Bradford, BD2 1JPSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
Progress 8
-0.69
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
188 1st-choice / 278 places
Ranking
#2,838
of 3,141 nationally

About Hanson Academy

Hanson Academy’s headline Progress 8 score of -0.69 places it well below the Bradford local authority average of -0.19 for secondary schools, a gap that puts the school in 29th place out of 39 schools of its type in the area. That ranking places it in the bottom 15% of Bradford secondaries, and nationally it sits in the 90th percentile of schools, meaning the vast majority of schools achieve stronger progress scores. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 35 is also modest, and only 13.1% of pupils entered the EBacc suite of qualifications, compared with a 9.7% achievement rate at grade 4 or above. With 46.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a significantly disadvantaged intake, which provides important context for these headline figures.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSutton Avenue, Bradford, Bradford, BD2 1JP
HeadteacherSamuel Sheedy
Local AuthorityBradford
Number of Pupils1,530
Free School Meals (FSM)46.2%
School Capacity1,530 / 1,788 (86% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Sports HallScience LabsICT SuiteLibraryArt StudiosGymnasiumTheatrePlaying FieldsMusic RoomsDining HallSwimming PoolTennis CourtsSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

GymnasticsFootballMartial ArtsRowingNetballHockeyRugbyBasketballTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaYoung EnterpriseFilm ClubOrchestraModel United NationsEco ClubNewspaperArt ClubScience ClubDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hanson Academy

Hanson Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.