BBG Academy Catchment Area
BBG Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Birkenshaw, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1046 pupils, and a capacity of 1000 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,046
Pupils
1,000
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
BBG Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, BBG Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kirklees. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kirklees before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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- Full address
- Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, BD19 4BE
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 18.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138111
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Frequently Asked Questions — BBG Academy
Is BBG Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — BBG Academy currently has 1046 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1000 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for BBG Academy? ▾
Admission to BBG Academy is managed by Kirklees. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does BBG Academy cover? ▾
BBG Academy is a secondary school in Birkenshaw, Kirklees, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for BBG Academy? ▾
BBG Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.