How many pupils does Whetley Academy have?

Whetley Academy has 466 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Whetley Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

50% of pupils at Whetley Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Whetley Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Whetley Academy is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Whetley Academy?

Whetley Academy is located at Whetley Lane, Bradford, Bradford, BD8 9HZ.

Whetley Academy

Whetley Lane, Bradford, Bradford, BD8 9HZ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

50%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

466

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Whetley Academy

Whetley Academy is an academy sponsor led in Bradford, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 466 pupils on roll. It is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 37.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 94.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Bradford →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 466 / 710 (66%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

37.2%

Free school meals

94.1%

EAL

1.3%

SEN support

16.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

50%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

102

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

7.2%

Overall absence

26.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -6.0 vs 2022/23

33.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +8.2 vs 2022/23

22.93

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.7 vs 2022/23

£44,613

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 23% on leadership pay

↑ +£7,018 vs 2022/23

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2022/23

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,601

Spend per pupil

£7,360

Income per pupil

40%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Whetley Lane, Bradford, Bradford, BD8 9HZ
Phone: 01274422041
Head of Academy: Jonny Townend
Website: http://www.whetleyacademy.org.uk/

Academy Trust

DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Whetley Academy?: Whetley Academy is an academy sponsor led in Bradford, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Whetley Academy have?: Whetley Academy has 466 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Whetley Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 50% of pupils at Whetley Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Whetley Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Whetley Academy is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Whetley Academy?: Whetley Academy is located at Whetley Lane, Bradford, Bradford, BD8 9HZ.

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