Bradford Alternative Provision Academy, Shipley

In its own words: "Bradford Alternative Provision Academy (BAPA) takes referrals for secondary aged young people who live in Bradford and have been permanently excluded from school. BAPA comprises of three main sites, Aireview in Saltaire, Jesse Street at Fairweather Green, and Cityview in Bowling. The sites work closely together to offer the best service for young people, families and schools."

From the headteacher's welcome: "My dedicated staff and I are committed to making a difference for every individual young person that attends our alternative provision academy. BAPA comprises of three main sites, Aireview in Saltaire, Jesse Street at Fairweather Green, and Cityview in Bowling. The sites work closely together to offer the best service for young people, families and schools."

Across Bradford, 78% of families were offered their first-choice secondary school for 2026 entry, and 94% were offered one of the schools they named.

In 2026, families in Bradford lodged 860 appeals against secondary school offers; 707 reached a hearing and 78 succeeded (11% of those heard).

The nearest other state secondary schools to Bradford Alternative Provision Academy are Titus Salt School (0.5 miles, Good, Attainment 8 40.8); Dixons Cottingley Academy (1.3 miles, Good, Attainment 8 44.5); St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy (1.5 miles, Attainment 8 45.4); and Belle Vue Girls' Academy (1.6 miles, Good, Attainment 8 44.4).

Bradford Alternative Provision Academy is one of 14 schools run by Exceed Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Of the 34 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 41% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 41% to a further education college, 3% to an apprenticeship and 6% into work.

78.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 26.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (49%), Asian (19%) and Mixed (15%).

In 2026, 20 pupils (25%) received SEN support and 28 (35%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Saltaire Rail Station, about 300 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).

23 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wycliffe School, 60 metres away.

The primary schools closest to Bradford Alternative Provision Academy are Wycliffe CofE Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Saltaire Primary School (0.3 miles); St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (0.3 miles); and Baildon Glen Primary School (0.4 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.