BBG Academy
Birkenshaw, BD19 4BE · Kirklees · secondary school
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6th of 25 secondary schools in Kirklees we can score, 27 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.5/10 against 829 of them, against 7.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.72 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 56.0 · 75 | 31% | 2.33 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.48 · 83 | 26% | 2.14 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.0 · 74 | 10% | 0.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
BBG Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 stood at +0.48 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7 out of 10 among them, against 7.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Bronze Duke of Edinburgh, The Race For Life, Pretty Mudder, Run for Joe, and cycling from Lands End to John O’Groats. Sports include rugby, netball, football, swimming, indoor and outdoor athletics, cross country, and equestrian. Trips cover Year 7 Resilience Camp, the Great Yorkshire Show, theatre visits, a ski trip, GCSE Geography and French field trips, and Ypres.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,049 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,000. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
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What specific support
What Ofsted said about BBG Academy
Overview
BBG Academy continues to be a good school, characterised by a "strong sense of community" where staff and pupils are "proud to be part of the school." Leaders maintain high expectations, delivering a "broad, knowledge-based curriculum" that supports pupils’ personal development and academic progress.
Strengths
- Leaders have created an environment where pupils feel safe, trust staff to resolve issues, and describe the school as ‘a big family’.
- The curriculum is "well thought out" and ambitious, with subject leaders demonstrating deep knowledge and effective collaboration, particularly in English and mathematics.
- Teachers possess a "deep understanding of their subjects" and use varied assessment methods to quickly correct misconceptions and refine learning.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is robust, with leaders continually reviewing plans and adapting support based on new information.
- Reading is prioritised through structured opportunities, including pupil reading mentors and before-school support sessions.
Areas to improve
- The recently revised curriculum plans in languages are not yet fully embedded; leaders must ensure these plans clearly identify required knowledge and are refined during implementation to ensure pupils develop the necessary depth of understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and pupils knowing they can speak to any member of staff if they have a worry or fear.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 52.1 |
| 2024/25 | 46.8 |
| 2025/26 | 51.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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