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Bradford Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bradford Academy is a academy sponsor led special school in Bradford , serving pupils aged 2–19, with 1682 pupils, and a capacity of 1891 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby special schools below.

2–19

Age range

1,682

Pupils

1,891

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Bradford Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Bradford 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 →

Bradford Academy — School Information

Full address
Lister Avenue, Bradford, BD4 7QS
Local authority
Bradford
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Special
Age range
2–19 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
51.4% of pupils
DfE URN
135367

Other Special Schools in Bradford

If Bradford Academy is oversubscribed, these special schools in Bradford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bradford Academy

Is Bradford Academy oversubscribed?

Bradford Academy has a capacity of 1891 places and currently has 1682 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bradford.

What is the admissions policy for Bradford Academy?

Bradford Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bradford before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Bradford Academy cover?

Bradford Academy is a special school in Bradford, serving pupils aged 2–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bradford Academy?

Bradford Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.