What is School Atlas's summary of Ofsted's 6 judgements for BBG Academy?

Ofsted gave no overall grade at its inspection in July 2026. School Atlas summarises the 6 judgements Ofsted made as Expected standard. This is our summary, not Ofsted's own grade.

How many pupils attend BBG Academy?

BBG Academy has 1,049 pupils on roll.

What are BBG Academy’s exam results?

In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 51: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does BBG Academy take?

BBG Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is BBG Academy located?

BBG Academy is located in Birkenshaw, BD19 4BE, Kirklees.

How do I apply to BBG Academy?

BBG Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into BBG Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at BBG Academy was 1.326 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at BBG Academy?

When BBG Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after by a local authority or those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so because of being adopted; 2. Rugby union/netball aptitude places within PAA — 21 places (10%) will be awarded to children who show a particular aptitude for rugby union or netball and live within the Academy's Priority Admission Area ('PAA'). To apply, parents must complete the common application form and the Rugby and Netball Trials Request Form, returned by 21 September, and attend trials; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff who have been in post at the BBG Academy for at least 2 years, or to staff recently appointed to a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In any priority, if children meet the same priority but there are not enough places left for all of them, places will be allocated based on distance from the Academy. If two or more children live the same distance and there are not enough places, we will draw lots, witnessed by an independent person. We will not draw lots for twins or other multiple birth siblings; where tied for the final place, all will be admitted, exceeding the Published Admissions Number.

What is the largest ethnic background at BBG Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.1% of pupils at BBG Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

BBG Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How close did you need to live?

1.326miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at BBG Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after by a local authority or those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so because of being adopted.
2Rugby union/netball aptitude places within PAA — 21 places (10%) will be awarded to children who show a particular aptitude for rugby union or netball and live within the Academy's Priority Admission Area ('PAA'). To apply, parents must complete the common application form and the Rugby and Netball Trials Request Form, returned by 21 September, and attend trials.
3Children of staff — Children of staff who have been in post at the BBG Academy for at least 2 years, or to staff recently appointed to a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
4Siblings — Children whose siblings live at the same address, currently attend the Academy, and will continue to do so on the date of admission.
5Priority Admission Area distance — Children residing in the Academy's PAA covering East Bierley, Birkenshaw, Gomersal and Birstall who reside nearest to the Academy based on the straight-line distance from the home address to the Academy.
6All other children by distance — All other children, by straight line distance from the home address to the Academy. If none of the other criteria apply, your application will be considered under this criterion.

If two applications tie: In any priority, if children meet the same priority but there are not enough places left for all of them, places will be allocated based on distance from the Academy. If two or more children live the same distance and there are not enough places, we will draw lots, witnessed by an independent person. We will not draw lots for twins or other multiple birth siblings; where tied for the final place, all will be admitted, exceeding the Published Admissions Number.

10% of places (21) are reserved for children showing aptitude for rugby union or netball who live within the Priority Admission Area (PAA), subject to trials. Children not offered a sports place are still considered under the remaining criteria. If the PAN is not reached from within the PAA, remaining places are allocated to children outside the PAA by straight-line distance (referred to in the waiting list section as 'criteria 7', though not separately numbered in the main oversubscription list).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

BBG Academy: key facts

What is School Atlas's summary of Ofsted's 6 judgements for BBG Academy?: Ofsted gave no overall grade at its inspection in July 2026. School Atlas summarises the 6 judgements Ofsted made as Expected standard. This is our summary, not Ofsted's own grade.
How many pupils attend BBG Academy?: BBG Academy has 1,049 pupils on roll.
What are BBG Academy’s exam results?: In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 51: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does BBG Academy take?: BBG Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is BBG Academy located?: BBG Academy is located in Birkenshaw, BD19 4BE, Kirklees.
How do I apply to BBG Academy?: BBG Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into BBG Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at BBG Academy was 1.326 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at BBG Academy?: When BBG Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after by a local authority or those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so because of being adopted; 2. Rugby union/netball aptitude places within PAA — 21 places (10%) will be awarded to children who show a particular aptitude for rugby union or netball and live within the Academy's Priority Admission Area ('PAA'). To apply, parents must complete the common application form and the Rugby and Netball Trials Request Form, returned by 21 September, and attend trials; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff who have been in post at the BBG Academy for at least 2 years, or to staff recently appointed to a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In any priority, if children meet the same priority but there are not enough places left for all of them, places will be allocated based on distance from the Academy. If two or more children live the same distance and there are not enough places, we will draw lots, witnessed by an independent person. We will not draw lots for twins or other multiple birth siblings; where tied for the final place, all will be admitted, exceeding the Published Admissions Number.
What is the largest ethnic background at BBG Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.1% of pupils at BBG Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at BBG Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after by a local authority or those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so because of being adopted.
2Rugby union/netball aptitude places within PAA — 21 places (10%) will be awarded to children who show a particular aptitude for rugby union or netball and live within the Academy's Priority Admission Area ('PAA'). To apply, parents must complete the common application form and the Rugby and Netball Trials Request Form, returned by 21 September, and attend trials.
3Children of staff — Children of staff who have been in post at the BBG Academy for at least 2 years, or to staff recently appointed to a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
4Siblings — Children whose siblings live at the same address, currently attend the Academy, and will continue to do so on the date of admission.
5Priority Admission Area distance — Children residing in the Academy's PAA covering East Bierley, Birkenshaw, Gomersal and Birstall who reside nearest to the Academy based on the straight-line distance from the home address to the Academy.
6All other children by distance — All other children, by straight line distance from the home address to the Academy. If none of the other criteria apply, your application will be considered under this criterion.

BBG Academy: key facts

What is School Atlas's summary of Ofsted's 6 judgements for BBG Academy?: Ofsted gave no overall grade at its inspection in July 2026. School Atlas summarises the 6 judgements Ofsted made as Expected standard. This is our summary, not Ofsted's own grade.
How many pupils attend BBG Academy?: BBG Academy has 1,049 pupils on roll.
What are BBG Academy’s exam results?: In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 51: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does BBG Academy take?: BBG Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is BBG Academy located?: BBG Academy is located in Birkenshaw, BD19 4BE, Kirklees.
How do I apply to BBG Academy?: BBG Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into BBG Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at BBG Academy was 1.326 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at BBG Academy?: When BBG Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after by a local authority or those who have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so because of being adopted; 2. Rugby union/netball aptitude places within PAA — 21 places (10%) will be awarded to children who show a particular aptitude for rugby union or netball and live within the Academy's Priority Admission Area ('PAA'). To apply, parents must complete the common application form and the Rugby and Netball Trials Request Form, returned by 21 September, and attend trials; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff who have been in post at the BBG Academy for at least 2 years, or to staff recently appointed to a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In any priority, if children meet the same priority but there are not enough places left for all of them, places will be allocated based on distance from the Academy. If two or more children live the same distance and there are not enough places, we will draw lots, witnessed by an independent person. We will not draw lots for twins or other multiple birth siblings; where tied for the final place, all will be admitted, exceeding the Published Admissions Number.
What is the largest ethnic background at BBG Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.1% of pupils at BBG Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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