Appleton Academy Catchment Area
Appleton Academy is a academy sponsor led special school in Bradford , serving pupils aged 3–16, with 1254 pupils, and a capacity of 1378 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–16
Age range
1,254
Pupils
1,378
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Appleton Academy Catchment Area Information
Admission to Appleton Academy follows a different process from mainstream schools. Bradford assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.
For more information on how Bradford assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.
Find Bradford catchment area documents →Appleton Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Woodside Road, Bradford, BD12 8AL
- Local authority
- Bradford
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Special
- Age range
- 3–16 years
- Free school meals
- 50.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145173
Other Special Schools in Bradford
If Appleton Academy is oversubscribed, these special schools in Bradford are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Appleton Academy
Is Appleton Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Appleton Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1378 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Appleton Academy? ▾
Admission to Appleton Academy is managed by Bradford. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Appleton Academy cover? ▾
Appleton Academy is a special school in Bradford, serving pupils aged 3–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Appleton Academy? ▾
Appleton Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.