Laisterdyke Leadership Academy
Bradford, BD3 8HE · Bradford · secondary school
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19th of 35 secondary schools in Bradford we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.0/10 against 376 of them, against 2.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 36.6 · 29 | 30% | 0.86 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.43 · 19 | 25% | 0.48 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.1 · 12 | 10% | 0.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Laisterdyke Leadership Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 36.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.43 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally matched peers. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Programming, Homework, French Film, Creative Music, STEM, Creative Drama, Maths Games, and Creative Performing Art clubs. Sports include Girls and Boys Football, Badminton, Girls Dodgeball, and Boys Rugby. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 889 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current Attainment 8 and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Laisterdyke Leadership Academy
Overview
Laisterdyke Leadership Academy is described as a school that is “improving swiftly” following significant changes since its previous inspection. Leaders have driven a “culture change” resulting in a positive climate, with the quality of education, behaviour, and personal development all rated as Good. The report highlights that pupils feel safe and that staff manage behaviour consistently well.
Strengths
- Leaders have raised expectations, resulting in classrooms and corridors that are “calm and quiet” with significantly improved behaviour.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, helping pupils build knowledge incrementally, with high uptake in subjects like history and modern foreign languages.
- Reading is a high priority, with systems in place to precisely identify and support pupils’ specific reading problems, leading to improved fluency.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities using “star maps” to remove learning barriers.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with a “strong culture of safeguarding” and staff who are knowledgeable about local risks.
Areas to improve
- Teachers sometimes provide “too much support,” limiting opportunities for pupils to apply their knowledge independently; leaders must ensure teaching methods foster independence.
- Curriculum implementation is less developed in a small number of subjects; leaders must share best practice to ensure teaching is as effective as possible.
- Too many pupils do not participate in extra-curricular activities; leaders should increase opportunities and promote attendance to support wider personal development.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that leaders are knowledgeable, follow up concerns promptly, and ensure pupils learn how to keep themselves safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 35.8 |
| 2024/25 | 36.1 |
| 2025/26 | 38.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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