BBG Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Kirklees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for BBG Academy.

Birkenshaw, BD194BE Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

67

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
64.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.48
English & Maths grade 4+ %
63.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 76.9%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
9 March 2016
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bradford Road
Birkenshaw, BD194BE
Phone
1274871225
Website
bbgacademy.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138111
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, BD19 4BE
Website
http://www.bbgacademy.com
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
RESILIENCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1000 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,035
Free School Meals
18.8% (195 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (31 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
52.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.0
English Attainment 8:
10.7
Maths Attainment 8:
11.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.0
Ebacc English:
98.0%
Ebacc Entry:
40.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
95.5%
Ebacc Languages:
61.3%
Ebacc Maths:
98.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.48
Progress 8 Range:
0.28 to 0.67

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
76.9 (+24.9 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
40.7 (+21.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
52.1 (+12.6 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.48 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
29 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
172
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,035 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Positive Discipline Resilience Contextual Curriculum

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Danielle Williams, Principal, who describes her honour in serving BBG Academy, commitment to continuing the journey with staff, students and families, and a focus on high expectations for behaviour, attendance and student achievement in a nurturing environment.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Creative Writing Club Post-16 Literature Club

Sports

Netball Rugby Academy Sports Leaders

Facilities

Curriculum Highlights

3-year Key Stage 3 curriculum with a Resilience Curriculum from Year 7 to Year 9 Applied Resilience sessions in Years 8 and 9 linked to option choices Year 9 pre-options to engage, inspire and up-skill students for the option choices Religious Studies curriculum entitlement in line with locally agreed syllabus and PSHCE via form time and assemblies KS4 structure: core subjects with French; Geography or History; two additional options (one completed in Year 10, another in Year 11); RS taught as part of curriculum Reading and literacy focus with NGRT testing, Lexonic Leap/Advance interventions, Sparx Reader, guided reading Creative Writing club and Literary Festival; post-16 Literature club; drama and spoken-word experiences

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