BBG Academy, Birkenshaw
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2016 inspection — up from Inadequate.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
17.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
27.0
Avg class size
37
Total classes
11 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
105%
Over capacity
1,049 pupils
1,000 capacity
49 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Birkenshaw
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birkenshaw
Admissions Demand - Kirklees
Places available
4,970
Applications
4,871
Got 1st preference
89.9%
Got preferred school
97.8%
Secondary admissions across Kirklees (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.26265%
Overall absence
16.60413%
Persistent absence
1,066
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
BBG Academy
Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Gomersal Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
Drighlington Primary School
Fieldhead Primary Academy
Birstall Primary Academy
Howard Park Community School
Nearby Schools
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