BBG Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: BBG Academy
Address: Bradford Road
Town/City: Birkenshaw
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: BD19 4BE
Telephone Number: 01274 871225
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Resilience Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Resilience Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Miss Danielle Williams
Capacity: 1000
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1049 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 105% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17%

Location and administration

URN: 138111
DfE Number: 382/4045
UKPRN: 10037223
UPRN: 83122771
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Kirklees (E08000034)
Constituency: Spen Valley (E14001506)
Electoral Ward: Birstall & Birkenshaw (E05016505)

Easting & Northing: 420530E, 427725N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 44' 46.09" N 1° 41' 24.15" W
Plus Code: 9C5WP8W5+FX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.1km)
  2. East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.6km)
  3. Gomersal Primary School (1.7km)
  4. St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy (1.7km)
  5. Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (2.0km)
  6. St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School (2.0km)
  7. Tong Leadership Academy (2.0km)
  8. Drighlington Primary School (2.1km)
  9. Fieldhead Primary Academy (2.1km)
  10. Birstall Primary Academy (2.6km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Sarah Brady - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 16 December 2026.
  • Mr Alan Broughton - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 March 2026.
  • Mrs Rebecca Bull - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2026.
  • Mr Neil Stuart Hall - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 December 2027.
  • Ms Joanne Johnstone - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mr Matthew Jordan - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 February 2027.
  • Mr Christopher Newby - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 October 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Mr Christopher Newby - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 25 October 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Miss Clare Sanderson - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 May 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 May 2026.
  • Mrs Nicola Jayne Thomas - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 November 2029.