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Laisterdyke Leadership Academy
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Laisterdyke Leadership Academy
- Secondary
- Bradford BD3 8HE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils鈥� learning has improved; older pupils confirmed much-improved behaviour
Behaviour and Attitudes: Classrooms and corridors are calm and quiet
Qualifications and Training: Well-planned professional development enhances subject knowledge
Current Educational Practices: Consistent planning and classroom routines help settle pupils quickly
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers can sometimes provide too much support limiting independent learning
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions and find out others' views
Communication: Leaders follow up concerns with outside agencies promptly
Parent Satisfaction: Responses to Ofsted Parent View questionnaire were considered
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff deal with bullying promptly and effectively
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders supported culture change and positive climate
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff manage consistent high behaviour expectations and consequences
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture and knowledgeable team
Extracurricular Offerings: School offers a range of extra-curricular activities but low participation
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Strategies in place to balance academic and extracurricular engagements
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive good quality guidance about careers
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders accurately identify needs; effective support plans in place
Subjects Offered: Pupils choose from a broad range of subjects in all year groups
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About Us
Laisterdyke Leadership Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 873 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 24% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Inadequate |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.7 | - | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 24% | 98% | 28% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.90 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 31.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% | 32.72% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 48.39% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 70% | 31.93% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 9.7% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 14.93% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.71 | 3.14 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 91.55% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 178 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 86.39% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 32.32% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 32.77% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 11.19% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.26% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.87% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 33.49% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 48.04% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 75% | 29% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 11.45% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 16.51% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.28 | 3.03 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 80% | 88.06% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 168 | 170 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 84.26% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 30.45% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 34.45% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 20% | 12.84% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.45% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.06% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 32.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% 2 | 28.54% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% 7 | 42.88% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 88% | 28.34% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 9.12% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 1 | 13.9% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.98 | 2.88 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 92.62% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 167 | 165 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 87.67% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 29.52% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 46.81% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 1.19% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.95% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.29% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.41 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% 8 | 27.62% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 1 | 42.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 91% | 27.18% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 12 | 9.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 7 | 14.82% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.19 | 2.9 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 88.18% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 161 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.12% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 50.76% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.35% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.12% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.24% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.24% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 24.44% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 38.92% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 65% | 25.5% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 11.92% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 14.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94.53% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 166 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 66.87% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.6% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 53% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.2% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.27% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.73% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.93% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 26.15 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 26.97 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 14.89% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 46 | 212 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 80% | 60.39% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 4.17% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 4% | 8.78% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 10.44% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 18.72 13 | 26.43 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 22.31 9 | 25.29 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 7.29% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 40 | 238 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 90% | 67.06% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.65% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 5% | 13.18% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 8.65% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.05 3 | 26.11 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.54 | 24.56 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.7% | 9.59% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 15.13% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.25% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 9.81% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.06% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.61 | 20.16 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 19.09 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 7.13% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 17.47% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.27% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 12.27% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.07% | 4.23% |
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23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Laisterdyke Leadership Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1