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Tong Leadership Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Stephen Dixon

corporate_fareSTAR ACADEMIES

location_onBradford, BD4 6NR

phone 1274681455

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

853

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Attainment 8

26.4

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GCSE Rank

#35 in Bradford

#3,209 of 3,216 nationally

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Tong Leadership Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Bradford, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Tong Leadership Academy is an academy sponsor led in Bradford, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of STAR ACADEMIES. The school has approximately 791 pupils on roll, of whom 49% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 26.4, placing the school #35 in Bradford and #3,209 of 3,216 nationally. 17.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 8.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 24.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

26.4

Grade 5+ E&M

17.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)8.2%

Entering EBacc24.00%

EBacc APS2.26

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.61

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc70.50%

EBacc APS3.15

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc89%

EBacc APS3.41

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS3.61

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.39

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS3.1

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS3.15

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2024

Students

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate88.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

18 October 2023

Inspection Report

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05 November 2019

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-10-18

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-11-05

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2015-04-29

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-05-01

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

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Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

24.9%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

9.7%(77 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 791 pupils. During this period, there were 197 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 24.9%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	791	197	24.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	805	198	24.6%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	791	65	8.2%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	788	50	6.3%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	785	60	7.6%	8.2%	5
2022/23 (Summer term)	842	99	11.8%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	853	90	10.6%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	830	50	6.0%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	920	50	5.4%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	927	50	5.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	921	58	6.3%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	917	40	4.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	921	41	4.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	925	26	2.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	925	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	925	59	6.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	920	71	7.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	939	37	3.9%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	925	46	5.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	930	63	6.8%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,018	69	6.8%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,036	37	3.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,051	23	2.2%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,132	61	5.4%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,153	8	0.7%	3.3%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 92 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 48 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 31 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 22 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 9 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

94.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

36.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree35%

agree59%

disagree6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree29%

agree65%

disagree6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree35%

agree29%

disagree6%

not applicable29%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree71%

agree29%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree65%

agree35%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree47%

agree47%

disagree6%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree41%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree65%

agree35%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree41%

agree53%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes100%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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