Oasis Academy Lister Park
95%
Capacity
760
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Oasis Academy Lister Park
Oasis Academy Lister Park is a mixed, non-denominational secondary school in Bradford, serving 760 pupils aged 11 to 16. It sits within the Bradford local authority, where it ranks 25th out of 34 schools on Progress 8, placing it in the bottom half of the local league table. The top-performing peers in the area include Dixons Trinity Academy, Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy, and Dixons Cottingley Academy, all of which post significantly higher Progress 8 scores. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy, about 1.6 km away. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 246 applications for 147 places, with 72 first-preference offers made. This suggests strong local demand despite its middling academic ranking, likely driven by its inclusive ethos and broad support offer.
Academically, the school's Progress 8 score of -0.58 is well below the national average and notably lower than the Bradford LA average of -0.19. The Attainment 8 score sits at 32.6, and just 28% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths (the basics 9-5 measure). The EBacc entry rate is 28.6%, with only 8.1% achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above. In its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2019, the school was rated Good overall, with Good marks for leadership and management, and for sixth-form provision (though the school has no sixth form). The previous inspection in 2016 had rated it Requires Improvement, so the improvement to Good is a notable step forward. An ungraded inspection in 2024 confirmed the school remains Good.
The school offers a wide range of facilities including a library, science labs, playing fields, astro turf, ICT suite, music rooms, sports hall, theatre, and chapel. Sports on offer include badminton, hockey, cricket, cross country, martial arts, and basketball, while clubs range from gardening and newspaper to orchestra, art club, coding, and choir. SEND provision is extensive, covering specific learning difficulties, moderate to severe learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, autistic spectrum disorder, and a resourced provision. With 56.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a high-poverty catchment. It will suit families who value a supportive, inclusive environment with strong pastoral and SEND infrastructure, and who are comfortable with academic outcomes that are below the local average.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | North Avenue, Bradford, Bradford, BD8 7ND |
| Headteacher | Jules Millar |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Number of Pupils | 760 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 56.7% |
| School Capacity | 760 / 800 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.58)
2711th of 3,141
Nationally
255th of 306
In Yorkshire and the Humber
25th of 34
In Bradford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2333%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 161 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)33%
- FE college30%
- Sixth form college16%
- Not sustained12%
- Employment6%
84% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2372%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 64 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
3%
Russell Group
3%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)72%
- Not sustained11%
- Further education6%
- Employment6%
- Other education2%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Sociology10
- Psychology5
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed147
246
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
72 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian73.5%
- White (other)7.5%
- Mixed5.1%
- White British1.6%
- Black0.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
22
Total schools
19
Oversubscribed
15
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oasis Academy Lister Park
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
North Avenue, Bradford
Bradford, BD8 7ND
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