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OpenOfsted: OutstandingURN 146851

Bradford Alternative Provision Academy

Academy alternative provision converter · Shipley · BD18 3JE

Ages 11–16 · 80 pupils · Bradford

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-04-25

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill74%

80 pupils · 108 places

Pupils on roll
80
Boys / girls
50 / 30
School capacity
108
Capacity fill
80 / 108 (74%)
Free school meals
78.8%
FSM pupils
63
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy alternative provision converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: EXCEED ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
EXCEED ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Exceed Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mr Richard Bottomley

Location

Address
Baker Street, Saltaire
Postcode
BD18 3JE
Town
Shipley
County
West Yorkshire
Local authority
Bradford
District
Bradford
Constituency
Shipley
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy alternative provision converter, Ages 11–16, in Shipley, Bradford, 80 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 78.8%.

Open schools in Shipley
14
Academies among open schools in Shipley
64% (9)
Open schools in BD18
11
Open schools in Bradford LA
231

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM23.0%

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  • Shipley College

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  • Saltaire Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Shipley · BD18 4NR · Bradford

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    • KS268%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM17.0%

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  • Hirst Wood Nursery School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    • FSM6.1%

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  • Baildon Glen Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    • KS250%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM50.0%

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  • Titus Salt School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

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    • Att839.1
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    • Absence12.3%

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  • Shipley CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Shipley · BD18 2PT · Bradford

    Ages 3–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence8.8%
    • FSM28.8%

    0.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Richard Bottomley
Telephone
01274585318
Website
www.bradfordapacademy.co.uk

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