Park Aspire
URN: 133410 • Bradford BD5 8DB
Overview
- Name
- Park Aspire
- URN
- 133410
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kirsty Ratcliffe (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Avenue Road, Bradford BD5 8DB
Summary
Park Aspire is a pupil referral unit located in Bradford, serving a mixed-gender cohort of 75 students, exceeding its capacity of 50. The school is dedicated to supporting pupils who have faced challenges in mainstream education, fostering a positive attitude towards learning through a structured environment that emphasizes self-belief and personal growth.
The curriculum at Park Aspire is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, with a focus on social, emotional, and mental health support. The school employs highly qualified staff experienced in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring tailored educational experiences. Additionally, Park Aspire collaborates with external professionals, including Educational Psychologists and Children’s Services, to provide comprehensive support.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Park Aspire's ethos, promoting strong partnerships between home and school. The school actively involves parents and carers in the educational journey, aiming to create a supportive network for students. Regular events and initiatives, such as coffee mornings and charity days, further enhance the sense of community within the school.
The curriculum at Park Aspire is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, with a focus on social, emotional, and mental health support. The school employs highly qualified staff experienced in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ensuring tailored educational experiences. Additionally, Park Aspire collaborates with external professionals, including Educational Psychologists and Children’s Services, to provide comprehensive support.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Park Aspire's ethos, promoting strong partnerships between home and school. The school actively involves parents and carers in the educational journey, aiming to create a supportive network for students. Regular events and initiatives, such as coffee mornings and charity days, further enhance the sense of community within the school.
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Nearby alternatives
- Crystal Gardens Primary School (66.7)
- Eternal Light (66.7)
- J.A.M.E.S (62.9)
- Ellar Carr (62.7)
- Netherleigh and Rossefield School (61.7)
Key details
- LA
- Bradford
- Age range
- 4 - 14
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 50
- Pupils
- 75
- Boys
- 54
- Girls
- 21
- FSM %
- 72.00
- Open date
- 2001-09-01
- Close date
- 2024-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 75 | 54 | 21 | 50 | 72.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 75 | 54 | 21 | 50 | 72.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 40 | 38 | 2 | 50 | 67.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 40 | 38 | 2 | 50 | 67.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 45 | 44 | 1 | 50 | 62.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 48 | 44 | 4 | 50 | 54.20 |
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