Co-op Academy Southfield, based in Bradford, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Co-op Academy Southfield currently has around 353 pupils on roll, which is about 114% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 67.1% boys and 32.9% girls. Around 50.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 14.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 42%.
The majority of pupils are from a pakistani background (55.2%). white british pupils make up about 17%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 4% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Haycliffe Lane, Bradford, BD5 9ET |
| Website: | https://southfield.coopacademies.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01274779662 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Bradford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Charlotte Millea |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139978 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/03/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 310 |
| Number of Pupils: | 353 |
| Number of Boys: | 237 |
| Number of Girls: | 116 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 14.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 42% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 55.20% | 195 |
| White British | 17.00% | 60 |
| Other White | 6.50% | 23 |
| Other Asian | 4.50% | 16 |
| African | 3.10% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 2.80% | 10 |
| Indian | 2.80% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 9 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.40% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families Basil Street , Canterbury BD5 9HL | 4out of 4 | 661 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southmere Primary Academy Ewart Street , BD7 3NR | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southmere Primary School Ewart Street , BD7 3NR | - not rated | 385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southmere Primary Academy Ewart Street , BD7 3NR | - not rated | 385 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wibsey Primary School North Road , Wibsey BD6 1RL | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horton Park Primary School Dawnay Road , BD5 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | - not rated | 222 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 283 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Technology College Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 283 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wibsey Middle School Northfield Road , Wibsey BD6 1RL | - not rated | 759 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestman Middle School Thornton Lane , Little Horton BD5 9DS | - not rated | 877 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Horton Middle School Cross Lane , Great Horton BD7 3JT | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley Middle School Stratford Road , BD7 3HU | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttershaw Middle School Reevy Crescent , Buttershaw BD6 2BS | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 2,481 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 2,720 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield School Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Southfield Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haycliffe School Haycliffe Lane , Little Horton BD5 9ET | - not rated | 69 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eternal Light Christopher Street , Off Little Horton Lane BD5 9DH | - not rated | 764 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ummid Independent School The Old Sunday School , BD7 3EX | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.