SecondaryData as of May 2026

Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy

Reevy Road West, Buttershaw, Bradford, BD6 3PX

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Apr 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

36.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy, Bradford

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

36.5

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

11.8%

Basics 9-5

31.2%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

36.5

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	35.6	46.4
2023/24	33.0	46.4
2024/25	36.5	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.75	0.00
2023/24	-0.83	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

29.4%

EBacc APS

3.20

EBacc 9-5

9.6%

EBacc 9-4

15.6%

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Co-op Academy Southfield

1.25 km away · Academy special converter

Good

Co-op Academy Grange

1.45 km away · Academy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Millcourt School

1.82 km away · Other independent special school

Eternal Light

1.91 km away · Other independent school

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About Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy

Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy is a secondary school in Bradford, Bradford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 64 responses), 64% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.5. The school has around 1,415 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Reevy Road West, Bradford, BD6 3PX | More schools in Bradford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Apr 2025 — Requires improvement
Nov 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Jul 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Jan 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Feb 2023 — Inadequate
Jun 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy

What is Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy's Ofsted rating?

Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 64 responses): 64% of parents would recommend Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy.

What are Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy's latest exam results?

Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy located?

Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy is a secondary school in Bradford, Bradford (BD6 3PX).

How many pupils attend Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy?

Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy has around 1,415 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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