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BBG Academy
Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, West Yorkshire, BD19 4BE, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.5 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,046
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.8, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, placing it in the top 44% nationally. Additionally, 72% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 54% attain grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be areas for improvement compared to other schools in the region.
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Last inspected: 9 March 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.8 | Top 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 72% | Top 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 54% | Top 28% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 69% | Top 24% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 37% | Top 24% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
White Other1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.74550, -1.69019 · BD19 4BE
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138111
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.bbgacademy.com
Frequently asked questions
What is BBG Academy rated by Ofsted?
BBG Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 March 2016.
Is BBG Academy a good school?
BBG Academy scores 54.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at BBG Academy in GCSEs?
BBG Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.8. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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