Open Other Secondary Mixed

BBG Academy

Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, BD19 4BE
Part of: BBG ACADEMY TRUST (Single-academy trust)
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BBG Academy
Birkenshaw, BD19 4BE
1,046 Pupils
1,000 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
18.10% FSM %
548 Boys
498 Girls
About BBG Academy

BBG Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Birkenshaw, Kirklees, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,046 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,000. Current headteacher: Danielle Williams.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Kirklees
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Kirklees
Parliamentary Constituency Spen Valley
Ward Birstall and Birkenshaw
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor RESILIENCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-05-2012
UKPRN 10037223
URN 138111
Data Last Updated 09-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Chris Newby Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2023 30/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Christopher Newby Chair of Local Governing Body 25/10/2018 24/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sarah Brady Local Governor 16/12/2022 16/12/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Alan Broughton Local Governor 23/03/2018 23/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rebecca Bull Local Governor 10/11/2025 09/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Neil Hall Local Governor 12/12/2019 12/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sharlene Hatton Local Governor 29/04/2024 18/07/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Helen Inch Local Governor 26/11/2021 18/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Joanne Johnstone Local Governor 01/09/2025 01/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Matthew Jordan Local Governor 27/02/2022 27/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Christopher Newby Local Governor 25/10/2018 24/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Clare Sanderson Local Governor 30/05/2022 30/05/2026 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
1.13 km • Bradford
Other
East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
1.63 km • Bradford
Other
Gomersal Primary School
1.69 km • Cleckheaton
Other
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
1.71 km • Batley
Other
Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
2.03 km • Cleckheaton
Other
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
2.03 km • Batley
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
BBG Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Birkenshaw, Kirklees.
BBG Academy has 1,046 pupils, with a capacity of 1,000.
BBG Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at BBG Academy is: Non-selective.
The Executive Headteacher at BBG Academy is Miss Danielle Williams.
BBG Academy is at Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, BD19 4BE, in the Kirklees local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at BBG Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
BBG Academy is currently open.
Contact
Executive Headteacher
Miss Danielle Williams
Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, BD19 4BE
01274871225
www.bbgacademy.com
Location
BD19 4BE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138111
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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