Hanson Academy

Sutton Avenue, Bradford, BD2 1JP

Academy sponsor led for ages 11–18 in Bradford. Mixed intake.

Hanson Academy is a large non-selective secondary academy in Bradford for pupils aged 11 to 18. It has a sixth form, serves around 1,500 pupils and provides for a wide range of SEN needs including learning, sensory, communication, autism, SEMH and physical needs.

Ofsted rated the school Inadequate at its last full inspection (2020). GCSE results show Attainment 8 of 35.1 and 36.4% achieving grade 5 or above in English and maths; A-level results show an average grade of D+, and 48% of students went on to higher education destinations.

Ages 11–18 · Secondary

1,530 pupils · On roll

Academy sponsor led · Mixed

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