Laisterdyke Leadership Academy
URN: 142681 • Bradford BD3 8HE
Overview
- Name
- Laisterdyke Leadership Academy
- URN
- 142681
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mohammed Hafeez Khan (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01274454400
- Website
- Visit Laisterdyke Leadership Academy website
- Address
-
Thornbury Road, Bradford BD3 8HE
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Summary
Laisterdyke Leadership Academy, located in Bradford, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 886 pupils and a capacity of 900. As part of the Star Academies network, the school emphasizes values such as teamwork, ambition, respect, and responsible citizenship. The academy aims to nurture leadership qualities in its students through a diverse leadership programme, fostering both personal and academic growth.
The curriculum at Laisterdyke is designed to inspire students to achieve their best, with a focus on academic excellence and future aspirations. Recent highlights include students celebrating their GCSE results, with notable achievements such as Wareesha Rahman, who aims to pursue a career in aerospace engineering. The academy also provides opportunities for students to broaden their horizons, including visits to prestigious institutions like the University of Oxford.
With a significant percentage of pupils (48%) eligible for free school meals, Laisterdyke Leadership Academy is committed to supporting its diverse community and ensuring that all students have access to a quality education. The school actively engages with parents and the local community to foster a supportive environment for all learners.
The curriculum at Laisterdyke is designed to inspire students to achieve their best, with a focus on academic excellence and future aspirations. Recent highlights include students celebrating their GCSE results, with notable achievements such as Wareesha Rahman, who aims to pursue a career in aerospace engineering. The academy also provides opportunities for students to broaden their horizons, including visits to prestigious institutions like the University of Oxford.
With a significant percentage of pupils (48%) eligible for free school meals, Laisterdyke Leadership Academy is committed to supporting its diverse community and ensuring that all students have access to a quality education. The school actively engages with parents and the local community to foster a supportive environment for all learners.
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Nearby alternatives
- Carlton Bolling College (73.3)
- Feversham College (70.2)
- Dixons Kings Academy (68.7)
- Carlton Bolling (67.8)
- Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy (67.8)
Key details
- LA
- Bradford
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 886
- Boys
- 502
- Girls
- 384
- FSM %
- 48.00
- Open date
- 2016-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 886 | 502 | 384 | 900 | 48.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 873 | 498 | 375 | 900 | 46.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 832 | 437 | 395 | 900 | 39.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 832 | 437 | 395 | 900 | 39.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 825 | 439 | 386 | 1289 | 30.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 909 | 476 | 433 | 1289 | 30.70 |
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