Best 3 All-through schools in Bradford – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of all-through schools: Appleton Academy (All-through) in Bradford; Dixons Allerton Academy (All-through) in Bradford; Bradford Academy (All-through) in Bradford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Appleton Academy, Dixons Allerton Academy and Bradford Academy. They are all-through phase and academy sponsor led type located around Bradford, West Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Appleton Academy), published Jan 2022. The lowest is 3 (Dixons Allerton Academy), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Dixons Allerton Academy (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,600, combined total ≈ 4,800, typical FSM 45–50%, range 30–35%–50–55%; spread across trusts such as Exceed Academies Trust and DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST.

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Attribute	Appleton Academy BD12 8AL	Dixons Allerton Academy BD8 0DH	Bradford Academy BD4 7QJ
Phase / Type	All-through • Academy sponsor led	All-through • Academy sponsor led	All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location	Bradford West Yorkshire BD12 8AL	Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 0DH	Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7QJ
Latest Ofsted	2 17 Jan 2022	3 27 Jun 2024	3 20 Mar 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1378	1885	1891
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy		Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Exceed Academies Trust	DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST	Bradford (380)
Website	www.appletonacademy.co.uk	www.dixonsaa.com	www.bradfordacademy.co.uk
Telephone	01274600550	01274089890	01274256789
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Appleton Academy

BD12 8AL

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location: Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD12 8AL
Ofsted: 2 17 Jan 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Exceed Academies Trust
Website: www.appletonacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01274600550

Dixons Allerton Academy

BD8 0DH

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location: Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD8 0DH
Ofsted: 3 27 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.dixonsaa.com
Telephone: 01274089890

Bradford Academy

BD4 7QJ

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location: Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD4 7QJ
Ofsted: 3 20 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bradford (380)
Website: www.bradfordacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01274256789

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.