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Hanson Academy

State school · Bradford, BD2 1JP
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,552 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,552 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Samuel Sheedy

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 36 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Swain House Primary School 13 %
Grove House Primary School 11 %
Cavendish Primary School 8 %
Peel Park Primary School and Nursery 8 %
Unknown 8 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Wellington Primary School 6 %
Blakehill Primary School 5 %
Poplars Farm Primary School 5 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
52%
LA avg.
56%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average points score (2024)

School
25.97
LA avg.
33.29
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
88
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

4.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
7.4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,552
Number of pupils

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Contact the school

Address

Sutton Avenue
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD2 1JP
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Telephone: 01274 987008

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Local authority: Bradford Metropolitan District Council

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School data & information Hanson Academy Sutton Avenue, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 1JP
1,552 Pupil numbers
43 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
30 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
88 Number of teachers
16 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
52%
LA avg.
56%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
35.00
LA avg.
41.00
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.68 Score Well below average
≈ 15% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 246 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 159 3
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 224 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 243 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 4

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
12%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
25.97
LA avg.
33.29
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 8 C
Psychology GCE A level 25 C
Physics GCE A level 6 B
Mathematics GCE A level 12 B
Law GCE A level 6 C
History GCE A level 8 B
Chemistry GCE A level 18 C
Biology GCE A level 26 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Hanson Academy is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 46 and has 41 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

4.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
7.4 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired Yes
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