Hanson Academy, Bradford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Hanson Academy has transformed significantly, creating an inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and proud to attend. The school excels at supporting all learners, particularly those with additional needs, and has strengthened pupil behaviour and attendance. Staff are highly ambitious for every child and provide excellent opportunities for career exploration, including apprenticeships, helping pupils think about their future beyond academics.
Key Strengths
- Pupils behave well and feel safe with a calm atmosphere throughout the school day - suspensions have reduced significantly over two years
- Strong focus on reading with a revitalized library and effective support for pupils at earlier reading stages
- Well-trained staff adapt the curriculum effectively for pupils with SEND who are included warmly in school life
- High-quality personal development programme helping pupils understand physical and mental health, with student contributions like community events and language ambassador support
- Ambitious curriculum combining academic and vocational options with good subject knowledge teaching
Areas for Improvement
- Some older pupils have significant knowledge gaps from poor prior attendance - strategies to address these are still in early stages of implementation
- Sixth form curriculum implementation and student guidance are not yet consistently embedded, affecting some students' progress
- Published exam outcomes remain low despite improved learning seen in lessons
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong safeguarding culture, well-trained staff, and clear procedures for handling concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Career guidance and apprenticeship exploration, student council, community events, language ambassador programme
Hanson Academy provides a good quality of education in an inclusive and aspirational environment. The school has made significant improvements since converting to an academy in 2022, with better behaviour, improved attendance, and a stronger curriculum.
At a Glance
47.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, VI - Visual Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
69 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
18.0
Avg class size
77
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
1,503 pupils
1,788 capacity
285 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bradford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bradford
Admissions Demand - Bradford
Places available
7,315
Applications
7,685
Got 1st preference
77.4%
Got preferred school
93.7%
Secondary admissions across Bradford (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
14.88647%
Overall absence
42.04947%
Persistent absence
1,415
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Hanson Academy
Grove House Academy
Swain House Primary School
St Francis Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Poplars Farm Primary School
Wellington Primary School
Blakehill Primary School
Peel Park Primary School and Nursery
Cavendish Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Westminster Church of England Primary Academy
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