Bradford Alternative Provision Academy is an alternative provision academy in Shipley, Bradford, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 80 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 80 (places for 108)
- Headteacher
- Mr Richard Bottomley (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Exceed Academies Trust
- Opened
- 1 March 2019
- Free school meals
- 78.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Bradford
- School reference (URN)
- 146851
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Bradford council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, April 2023
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in April 2023.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Baker Street, Saltaire, Shipley, BD18 3JE
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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By need in Bradford: Autism (33) · Speech and language (16) · Severe learning (14) · SEMH (11) · PMLD (11) · Hearing (11) · Moderate learning (10) · Physical (10) · Vision (9) · Dyslexia and SpLD (6) · Multi-sensory (5)
Questions about Bradford Alternative Provision Academy
How do I get a place at Bradford Alternative Provision Academy?
Places at Bradford Alternative Provision Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Bradford council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Bradford Alternative Provision Academy take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Bradford Alternative Provision Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in April 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Bradford Alternative Provision Academy?
Baker Street, Saltaire, Shipley, BD18 3JE, in Bradford.
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