Vision

“Responsibility, Respect, Resilience

A shining light in our community”

You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:14

The centre of our vision is the above bible verse from the gospel of Matthew. We selected this bible verse to fit with the idea with of being a shining light in the community.

The verse is taken from a part of Matthew called The Sermon on the Mount. It’s a part where Jesus talks to thousands of people about how we should live our lives, how to care for others and how to be good people in the world.

When Jesus is speaking, he delivers the Beatitudes at the start of Matthew 5. This speech is one that demonstrates ways in which we can try to live our lives in a way that honours God and the people we encounter in life. We see clear links between the beatitudes and our vision in the following ways:

Respect – Verse 7 – being merciful is showing kindness, compassion, and respect to others

Responsibility – Verse 6 & 9 – be the change you want to see in the world

Resilience – Verse 10-12 – Life will be tough, but we should not give up.

These are all things that are important at Bradford Academy. We want everyone – staff, learners, families, and visitors to be the best they can be, a Shining Light in our community! They can do this by demonstrating responsibility, respect, and resilience throughout their lives. By doing this they set a good example to those around them and to be caring to others at all times. At Bradford Academy we understand that not everyone is a Christian and welcome people of all faiths and none, but we also think that this approach to life that Jesus modelled will have a positive impact on individuals’ lives and the wider community.

Since we opened our doors in 2007, we have been on a mission to transform
the life chances of our learners. We are deeply rooted in our community and are privileged to have the opportunity to serve it by providing high quality
education from the age of two to nineteen.

We believe that our learners can achieve anything through hard work, commitment and passion and we believe it is our job to help them to realise their ambitions.

Academy Prayer

Faith- The Vital Ingredient

At Bradford Academy faith is a vital part of the learning journey. Learners observe a period of silence each day in order to reflect, pray and give thanks.

Our former Chair of Governors, Mr Albert Price, has written a prayer which students are encouraged to reflect upon:

A Prayer for Bradford Academy

Lord we thank you for this Academy

We pray and work to make it

A place where all are affirmed and valued

A loving and just community

Lord we thank you for this Academy

We pray and work to make it

A place where all are free from discrimination

A loving and just community

Lord we thank you for this Academy

We pray and work to make it

A place where all have access to all learning

A loving and just community

Lord we thank you for this Academy

We pray and work to make it

A place at peace and true to its beliefs

A loving and just community

Church & Community Links

Canon Gary Hodgson

Shine: West Bowling

Shine are a locally rooted charity at St Stephen’s Church. Shine work with the people of West Bowling and their activities reflect the needs the community tell us about. They are there to offer help and hope to anyone who walks through our doors. They offer a range of activities for people of all ages.

Website: Supporting West Bowling and surrounding areas | Shine West Bowling | England

Salvation Army- Holmewood

Angelo Meneghello

Minister

01274 684230/01274 684230

As part of this community since the estate was built, The Salvation Army seeks to be a genuine part of Holmewood and its community.

Bradford Holmewood | The Salvation Army

St John’s Bowling

REV. Tim Thomas

Neville Rd
Bradford
BD4 8TU

01274 729293

St John’s cares about your needs. They have been working hard for local people for decades, and they are here for you now.

They are a growing family, from all walks of life, who have discovered hope and life in the amazing, unstoppable love of God. Every single person has a story of transformation that they want to share.

St John’s Bowling (stjohnsbowling.com)

Holme Church

Madison Avenue, Holme Wood
Bradford

Telephone:

07954991949

Helping people with every aspect of life, helping you live life to the fullness. Love God, Love People Love Life. Holme United Reformed Church provides crucial community based services to areas within the Bradford District and particularly in the area of the Holme Wood Estate.

TDF Youth Centre

Broadstone Way, Bradford, BD4 9BU

Emerge

They believe in young people.

They are committed to deliver inspiring, holistic youth work in local schools and community settings and they will use their experience and knowledge to nurture new, vibrant youth work in urban churches.

emerge – inspiring young people – growing youth work (emergeonline.org.uk)

St John’s Hub  & BD4 Community Trust

Supporting and restoring community across the generations

BD4 Community Trust (stjohnsbowling.com)

The Life Centre

Raising the quality of life for residents of Bierley, Bradford and beyond.

The Life Centre offers a range of activities and opportunities designed to raise the quality of life on the Bierley estate by helping to improve people’s health and wellbeing, offering support both at home and across the community through our varied community programmes.

The Life Centre – Raising the quality of life for residents of Bierley, Bradford and beyond. (tlcbierley.co.uk)

Step 2

At Step2 their mission is to enable children and young people to live healthy lives by providing information and delivering services to them, to their families, or to professionals who work with them.

Step 2: Supporting Bradford children and young people in matters of health

Equality Information & Objectives

At Bradford Academy, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where every student feels valued and respected. We believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances the educational experience for all.

Our approach to equality and diversity is guided by the principles set out in the Equality Act 2010. This important legislation protects individuals from discrimination, harassment, and victimisation based on nine protected characteristics:

  • Age
  • Disability
  • Gender reassignment
  • Marriage and civil partnership
  • Pregnancy and maternity
  • Race
  • Religion or belief
  • Sex
  • Sexual orientation

We strive to ensure that all students have equal opportunities to succeed, regardless of their background or personal circumstances. Our policies and practices are designed to promote fairness and eliminate barriers to learning. We celebrate the unique contributions of each member of our school community and encourage a culture of mutual respect and understanding.

By embracing equality and diversity, we prepare our students to thrive in a diverse and interconnected world. Together, we can create a school environment where everyone feels empowered to achieve their full potential.

Equality Information and Objectives