The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.8
3.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
12.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
69%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 198 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 71 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,046
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- RESILIENCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Danielle Williams (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, West Yorkshire, BD19 4BE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBirkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Gomersal Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Tong Leadership Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Drighlington Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Fieldhead Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Howard Park Community School
Primary · 2.8km away
St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is BBG Academy a selective school?
No. BBG Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is BBG Academy's Ofsted rating?
BBG Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend BBG Academy?
BBG Academy currently has 1,046 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does BBG Academy take?
BBG Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is BBG Academy?
BBG Academy is in Birkenshaw, BD19 4BE, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does BBG Academy have a sixth form?
No, BBG Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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