BBG Academy
105%
Capacity
1,046
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About BBG Academy
BBG Academy’s Progress 8 score of 0.48 places it well above the Kirklees local authority average of 0.07 for secondary schools, marking it as a strong performer in the area. This score, which measures pupils’ academic progress from the end of primary school to their GCSEs, is classified as “Above average” nationally and puts the school 4th out of 24 state secondaries in Kirklees. In the Yorkshire and the Humber region, it ranks 41st out of 306 schools, and nationally it sits in the top 17% of all schools. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 52.1 further reinforces this picture, while 61.3% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths, and 76.9% achieved a grade 4 or above. These figures suggest that BBG Academy is a school where pupils typically make stronger progress than their peers across the local authority.
BBG Academy’s most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in 2016, rated the school as Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. This was a significant improvement from its previous inspection in 2014, when the school was rated Inadequate. An ungraded inspection in November 2021 confirmed that the school remains Good. The school’s Progress 8 breakdown shows particularly strong progress in maths, with a score of 0.78, while English progress sits at 0.27 and the EBacc element at 0.39. The EBacc average point score is 4.76, and 61.3% of pupils entered the EBacc combination of subjects. With 18.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a slightly above-average proportion of disadvantaged pupils compared with the national average, yet its outcomes suggest effective support for all learners.
The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 574 applications for 208 places, with 266 first-preference applications and 206 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.76. Facilities are extensive and include a swimming pool, gymnasium, theatre, tennis courts, sports hall, and science labs, alongside a chapel and sixth form centre (though the school does not have a sixth form). Sports offered range from rowing and martial arts to netball and hockey, while clubs include the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Model United Nations, and coding. SEND provision covers a wide range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities. BBG Academy is a good fit for families in Kirklees seeking a non-selective state secondary where academic progress consistently exceeds the local average, and where the school is popular enough to require a strong first preference to secure a place.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, Kirklees, BD19 4BE |
| Headteacher | Danielle Williams |
| Local Authority | Kirklees |
| Number of Pupils | 1,046 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.1% |
| School Capacity | 1,046 / 1,000 (105% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 7 Apr 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.48)
530th of 3,141
Nationally
41st of 306
In Yorkshire and the Humber
4th of 24
In Kirklees
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2322%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 171 pupils).
- FE college35%
- Sixth form college23%
- School sixth form (stay)22%
- Apprenticeship9%
- Employment5%
- Not sustained2%
95% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
13Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed208
574
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
266 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British88.8%
- Mixed3.2%
- Asian2.0%
- White (other)1.1%
- Black0.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
2
Total schools
2
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About BBG Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Bradford Road, Birkenshaw
Kirklees, BD19 4BE
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