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BBG Academy
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- Kirklees BD19 4BE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: All groups of pupils make good progress across a wide range of subjects
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are better behaved and making good progress
Qualifications and Training: Training for newly qualified teachers is comprehensive and valued
Current Educational Practices: Whole-staff training focuses on needs of staff and pupils
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not adhere to the school鈥檚 policy on marking
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents鈥� evenings attendance is now over 90%
Communication: Reports to parents are comprehensive and easy to understand
Parent Satisfaction: Parents appreciate resources like booklets on mathematical techniques
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders have communicated high expectations clearly
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders improved teaching quality and behavior management
Managing Bullying and Safety: Very little bullying; incidents are dealt with swiftly
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school's work to promote welfare is good
Extracurricular Offerings: Comprehensive program of curricular and extra-curricular activities
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Combines a range of academic and practical subjects
Career Counselling Services: Pupils provided with careers advice starting in Year 8
Preparation for Sixth Form: Mock exams marked internally and by experienced examiners
Managing and Supporting SEND: Well supported in lessons by trained teaching assistants
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BBG Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1035 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 49% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.6 | - | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 49% | 98% | 43% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 2.90% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 33.6% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 48.35% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 26.23% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 11.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 16.1% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.26 | 2.97 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 87.19% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 171 | 153 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 81.26% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 30.45% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 12.61% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 29.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.45% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 3.16% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.87% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 38.11% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 51.89% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 27.26% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 13.34% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% | 18.08% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.85 | 3.14 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 89.17% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 156 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 83.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 31.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 15.14% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 29.41% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.86% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.31% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 4 | 27.6% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 1 | 41.34% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 23.89% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 6 | 9.91% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 6 | 14.74% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.94 | 2.63 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 89.16% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 96 | 131 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 82.88% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 31.36% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 15.92% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 30% | 25.6% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.04% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.24% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.38 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 1 | 29.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 5 | 42.64% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 27.3% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 23 | 9.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 24 | 15.61% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.32 | 2.72 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 74.6% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 88 | 130 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 62.4% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 21.36% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 17.12% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 22% | 22.92% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.52% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.84% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 1.52% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.77 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 31.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 46.17% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 23.93% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% | 14.03% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 15.63% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.39% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 47.96% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.22% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 16.43% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 22.65% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.43% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.39% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at BBG Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
