BBG Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bradford Road Birkenshaw West Yorkshire BD19 4BE |
| Phone | 01274871225 |
| Reference Number | 138111 |
BBG Academy continues to perform well as a good school, demonstrating a strong sense of community and high expectations from leaders and staff alike. Students engage positively with their broad curriculum and feel valued and safe within the school environment. The school's efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic to deliver education remotely have been commendable, ensuring continuity for students. Positive student feedback highlights the supportive culture fostered by teachers who are dedicated to their success. Despite these strengths, there is a need for improvement in the languages curriculum, which is not yet fully embedded. Leaders are aware of this and are revising the curriculum plans to enhance depth of knowledge. Overall, the school is well-regarded, and with some adjustments, it can further strengthen its educational offering.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1046 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.39%
Girls: 47.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 110 | 103 | 213 |
| 8 | 103 | 107 | 210 |
| 9 | 111 | 102 | 213 |
| 10 | 110 | 100 | 210 |
| 11 | 114 | 86 | 200 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.8% |
| Unclassified | 3.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 13 Mar 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 May 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Jan 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 10 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Birkenshaw Middle School | |
| 10 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Feb 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
| 14 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community among staff and pupils
- High expectations for student learning and behavior
- Broad, knowledge-based curriculum offered
- Teachers possess deep understanding of their subjects
- Effective safeguarding measures in place
- Support for students with special educational needs is prioritized
- Strong focus on reading and literacy development
- Broad range of extracurricular activities available
- Staff feel supported and valued by leadership
Areas for Improvement
- Languages curriculum not yet fully embedded
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 54 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 64 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 52 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 64 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 38 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 64 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 41 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 36 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 64 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 15 | 35 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 36 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 64 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 43 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 64 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 40 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 64 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 38 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 64 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 46 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 64 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 41 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 64 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 55 | 9 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 65% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 177 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 108 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 71 | 3 |
Previous Years
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Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Station Lane, Birkenshaw, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD11 2JE |
0.7 miles |
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East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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1.01 miles |
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Gomersal Primary School
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
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1.06 miles |
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Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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1.26 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
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1.26 miles |
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Drighlington Primary School
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Fieldhead Primary Academy
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Birstall Primary Academy
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Howard Park Community School
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St John's CofE Primary School
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Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
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1.9 miles |
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2.03 miles |
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Heaton Avenue, A Share Primary Academy
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2.04 miles |
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2.04 miles |
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