Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy

A inadequate academy sponsor led school in Bradford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy.

Bradford, BD63PX Ofsted: Inadequate Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

33

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
36.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.83
English & Maths grade 4+ %
41.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 35.9%
Ofsted inspection outcome
25.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Inadequate

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

Inadequate
Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Last inspected
7 February 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Category of concern
SWK
Quality of education
Inadequate
Behaviour & attitudes
Inadequate
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Inadequate
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Reevy Road West
Buttershaw
Bradford, BD63PX
Phone
1274676285
Website
buttershaw.net

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142825
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Reevy Road West, Buttershaw, Bradford, BD6 3PX
Website
www.buttershaw.net
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1610 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
1,454
Free School Meals
45.0% (654 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.9% (57 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
85.7%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
38.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
33.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.4
English Attainment 8:
7.0
Maths Attainment 8:
6.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
10.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.4
Ebacc English:
93.4%
Ebacc Entry:
16.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
90.3%
Ebacc Languages:
29.3%
Ebacc Maths:
96.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
91.7%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.83
Progress 8 Range:
-0.99 to -0.66

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
40 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
242
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,454 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We All Belong At BBEC"

Ambition Resilience Courtesy Kindness

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Andrew Taylor emphasizes a values-driven, inclusive ethos at BBEC, focusing on high-quality teaching, achievement and preparing students to lead safe, happy and successful lives, with the four BBEC values guiding daily practice.

Facilities

The Hub – open before school, breaks and after school Learning Development Centre (LDC) Fully accessible building with lifts to all levels Accessible tables in required classrooms Disabled toilets and hygiene suite

Curriculum Highlights

Full National Curriculum Coverage An emphasis on understanding, using a variety of representations and clear modelling of fundamental methods (as seen in Maths) Opportunities to develop oracy through explicit teaching of mathematical vocabulary and its use A broad and ambitious Science curriculum with transitional opportunities between KS2-3 and KS3-4 Reading and language development across the curriculum, including Year 7 explicit reading lessons and BBEC Reads/Sparx reading programme A rich programme of co-curricular activities and events to access Mathematics beyond testing and examinations

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

The Hub – open before school, breaks and after school.

SEND Provision

BBEC provides SEND provision including high quality CPD for staff, PSHCE curriculum, an accessible building with lifts, accessible furniture and disabled toilets/hygiene suite, The Hub (open before school, breaks and after school) and Learning Development Centre, with a dedicated SEND team led by Miss J Henshall (Lead SENDCo) and colleagues; external agency support may be engaged as appropriate.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions to the school in Years 7-11 are organised through Bradford Council.

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