SchoolScoresOasis Academy Lister Park
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
North Avenue, Bradford, BD8 7ND
01274 362050 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 February 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 6 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Bradford comparisons use the 17 of its 30 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 13 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 11th highest of 17 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 10% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 70% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 15th highest of 17 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 5% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 74% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 11th highest of 17 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 19% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 66% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 10 parents who had raised a concern 15th highest of 17 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 7% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 40% | 57% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 13th highest of 17 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 9% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47%said yes | 65% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bradford figures pool parents at the Bradford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
158 pupils in this year group.
26% — 12 points below the Bradford average, and 20 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 26% | 38% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 31.6 | 40.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.9 | 3.6 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
162 pupils in this year group.
77% — 11 points below the Bradford average, and 15 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 77% | 88% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 10% | 33% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 19% | 11% | 13% |
| Further education college | 45% | 39% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 77% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2022/23
12 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D- | C+ | C+ |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 0% | 19% | 24% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 0% | 45% | 50% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 16.7 | 32.6 | 34.2 |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2022/23. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
76 students in this year group.
76% — 5 points above the Bradford average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 76% | 71% | 66% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 1% | 17% | 24% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2023/24 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bradford. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 102 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 59 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 218 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.5 · 2026: 0.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 16 places for speech, language and communication needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 95% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 57.0% | 35.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 71% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.0% | 3.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 17th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 59% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.0% | 15.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 98% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 69.6% | 28.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 21st lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Bradford. Lower than 4% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 13.5% | 10.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 26th lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Bradford. Lower than 1% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 44.1% | 30.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Lower than 61% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8 | 48.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Lower than 32% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.1% | 12.5% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.13% | 0.28% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 96% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 20.4 | 16.8 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 12th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 45% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.6 | 11.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 99% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 42.8% | 16.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Bradford Grammar School 0.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 53% A*/A at A level
- Bradford Christian School 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Valley Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hanson Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 57% grade 5+ English and maths
- Carlton Bolling 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bradford Girls' Grammar School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Oasis Academy Lister Park's Ofsted rating?
Oasis Academy Lister Park was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 February 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 6 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Oasis Academy Lister Park do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 26% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 20 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Oasis Academy Lister Park?
47% of the 15 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Oasis Academy Lister Park to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Oasis Academy Lister Park oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 59 families put Oasis Academy Lister Park as their first choice for 102 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 59 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139995.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2022/23, Going on to university 2023/24.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.