The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.6
7.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
10.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
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
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
71%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 294 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
37% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 138 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
- 1,415
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 44%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Taylor
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2024 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2024 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2024 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Inadequate
February 2023 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Location
Reevy Road West, Buttershaw, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 3PX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy a selective school?
No. Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy's Ofsted rating?
Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy?
Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy currently has 1,415 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy take?
Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy?
Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy is in Bradford, BD6 3PX, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy have a sixth form?
No, Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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