Appleton Academy

All-throughAGES 3-16Academy sponsor led
Woodside Road, Bradford, BD12 8AL 01274600550 Website
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Pupils1,254
OfstedGood
KS2 Expected Standard (R/W/M)63%
FSM50%
RegionBradford
Academic Results

Performance

Key Stage results, Ofsted history, and trend analysis

KS2 Combined (RWM)
63%
KS2 combined results are at or above the national average (60%).
Key Performance Metrics
Card colour reflects position vs national
Nat: 60%
63% +3pp
Combined (RWM)
Nat: 73%
81% +8pp
Reading
Nat: 71%
75% +4pp
Writing
Nat: 73%
75% +2pp
Maths
Nat: 70%
75% +5pp
Grammar / Spelling
Nat: 81%
79% -2pp
Science
Nat: 46.4
35.0 -11.4
KS4 Attainment 8
KS2 Subject Breakdown
Expected standard, higher standard, and average scaled score
SubjectExpectedHigherAvg Scaled Score
Reading81%29%107
Writing75%23%
Maths75%29%106
Grammar / Spelling75%29%106
Science79%
Ofsted Inspection History
Latest Inspection · 03/11/2021
Good
Grade 2
03/11/2021
Pupil Numbers & Capacity
1250 pupils / 1320 capacity
1250
Pupils on Roll
1320
Capacity
95%
% Filled
70
Places Available
Contextual Indicators
Pupil intake characteristics that shape expected outcomes
Nat: 23%
50.0
Pupil Premium (FSM)
Nat: 19%
10.4
EAL Learners
Nat: 13%
25.4
SEN Provision
Nat: 5
1
IMD Decile
5-Year Performance Trends
KS2 Combined (RWM) — school vs national average
0%25%50%75%100%22/2323/2424/2559%55%63%School
Understanding This Data
KS2 figures are the percentage of Year 6 pupils achieving the expected standard in each subject. Progress measures show how much progress pupils made between KS1 and KS2 compared to similar pupils nationally — 0.0 is in line with the national average. Source: DfE School Performance Tables 2024/25.