Hanson Academy — Secondary School in Bradford

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Hanson Academy

Bradford, BD2 1JP

1,530 Pupils

1,788 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

46.20% FSM %

821 Boys

709 Girls

About Hanson Academy

Located in Bradford (BD2 1JP), Hanson Academy is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Bradford.

It has 1,530 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,788. Current headteacher: Samuel Sheedy.

Data for Hanson Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Bradford
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Bradford
Parliamentary Constituency	Bradford East
Ward	Bolton and Undercliffe
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-07-2022
UKPRN	10090189
URN	149011
Data Last Updated	22-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (5)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Jon Hairsine	Chair of Local Governing Body	05/09/2022	04/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Roger Dawson	Local Governor	05/09/2022	17/07/2025	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Patricia Gavins	Local Governor	13/01/2025	12/01/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Zain Mahmood	Local Governor	02/09/2024	01/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Rhodes-Bickerdyke	Local Governor	05/09/2022	31/08/2027	Appointed by academy members