Tong Leadership Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Westgate Hill Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 6NR |
| Phone | 01274681455 |
| Reference Number | 142761 |
Tong Leadership Academy has made significant strides since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of Requires Improvement to Good overall. The school fosters a positive learning environment where pupils feel proud and engaged, benefiting from a well-structured curriculum and effective teaching strategies. The school places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and development, which is reflected in its rich extra-curricular activities and tailored support for pupils with special educational needs. However, attendance remains a concern, as some students are missing vital learning opportunities. This aspect, coupled with the need for improved career guidance for younger students, highlights areas where further development is necessary.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 791 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.14%
Girls: 42.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 30.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 97 | 78 | 175 |
| 8 | 70 | 66 | 136 |
| 9 | 90 | 75 | 165 |
| 10 | 100 | 66 | 166 |
| 11 | 95 | 54 | 149 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 49.8% |
| Pakistani | 19% |
| White, Other | 9.4% |
| African | 5.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are proud to attend and feel supported by warm relationships with adults.
- The curriculum is ambitious and effectively tailored to meet the needs of all pupils.
- Strong focus on reading and culturally diverse texts helps create an inclusive environment.
- Effective use of data to support differentiated teaching strategies.
- Pupils demonstrate motivation and engagement with their learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' attendance is not as high as it should be, leading to missed learning.
- Careers provision is underdeveloped in earlier year groups.
- Inconsistent implementation of the curriculum in some subject areas.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 26.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 17.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 27.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 96 | 14 |
| Third Preference | 64 | 9 |
| From another Local Authority | 11 | 5 |
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