BBG Academy vs Tong Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BBG Academy
Birkenshaw · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,049 students
Tong Leadership Academy
Bradford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
799 students
| Measure | BBG Academy Birkenshaw, Yorkshire and the Humber | Tong Leadership Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #80 of 366 | #349 of 366 |
| National rank | #1134 of 4,090 | #3911 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,049 | 799 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,049 | 799 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 104.9% | 49.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.8 | 26.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54% | 17.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72% | 37.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.27 | 2.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birkenshaw | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bbgacademy.com | – |
The verdict
- •BBG Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.5 vs 11.7).
- •BBG Academy is the larger school with 1,049 students compared with 799.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is BBG Academy better than Tong Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (England), BBG Academy ranks higher (67.5 vs 11.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are BBG Academy and Tong Leadership Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Birkenshaw and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
BBG Academy: 1,049. Tong Leadership Academy: 799. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do BBG Academy and Tong Leadership Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
BBG Academy is 80th of 366 and Tong Leadership Academy is 349th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).