Hanson Academy towers over neighbouring houses in north Bradford, its imposing white-and-orange building dominating the skyline.
The troubled secondary school also looms large in recent educational history – an “orphan” school left waiting longer than any other for a turnaround academy sponsor.
But last year – 11 years after first being rated ‘inadequate’ and getting an academy order – it finally converted.
The school is now part of Delta Academies Trust, whose name is proudly printed on the big sign at the school gate where new leaders welcome pupils in new blazers.
