Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College
Reevy Road West, Buttershaw
Bradford, West Yorkshire
BD6 3PX
 
Tel: 01274 676285
 
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Head's Message
 
I am delighted that you are interested in Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College.  I trust that you will find the information you need within our new website.  If you do not, please do not hesitate to contact us.
 
Buttershaw is a popular and improving school which, nevertheless, understands the need to continue to improve in every area of school activity; we are determined to remain restlessly ambitious on behalf of our students and community.
 
The school ethos is underpinned by our shared values of wisdom, integrity, justice, compassion and ambition.  We believe in teaching and modelling these values and using them as a reference point for our decision making.  Whilst we want the very best qualifications for our students, we also want them to develop as citizens, able and keen to make a real difference in their community.
 
We are proud of our school and hope that you will see something of that reflected in these pages.
 
Yours sincerely
 
Mr RB Hughes
HEADTEACHER
Latest News
 
Weekly Reporter  
Keep in touch with what's been happening at BBEC by reading our recent Weekly Reporters
 
Weekly Reporter (13-05-13)
Weekly Reporter (29-04-13)
Weekly Reporter (22-04-13)
  
School Holidays 2012-13
School Holidays 2013-14
School Calendar 2013-14
School Day
Summer Examinations 2013
Latest Headteacher letter to parents 
Extra Curricular Activities
 
 
 
Ofsted Inspection
 
The school was inspected by Ofsted between 6 and 7 February 2013.  The inspectors noted:  
  • That ‘students behave well; attendance is above average and rising. There is little bullying and there are few exclusions’
  • Excellent extra-curricular and other opportunities for students
  • ‘Strong’ improvements in student achievement

For our most recent Ofsted report, please follow the link on our 'About BBEC' page. 

 
In Focus
In Focus vol 22
 
Sixth Form
 
You can now apply to BBEC's sixth form. Please use this guide to show you how to use http://www.ucasprogress.com/ to do this. If you need any support, please see Mr Cooley in school.
   
 
Keele Survey of Parental Views
 
We are delighted to have received a really positive set of views in the Keele Survey of parents. We were particularly pleased that 97% of parents agreed that the school is a safe and secure environment for the children.
An overview of the results can be found on the parents’ page of this website.
 
School Trip
 
The Humanities Department is proposing to run a School Trip to the West Coast USA at Easter 2014.  It is likely to include trip to San Francisco, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Los Angeles and so much more.  FULLY BOOKED NOW.
 
Bradford Partnership Review
 
Last half term we played host to the reviewers from the Bradford Partnership of secondary schools.  The team included an Ofsted inspector, a headteacher from another Bradford school and representatives from the Partnership, the local authority and from Navigate.  Together they checked that we know our school well and that our strategies for improvement are appropriate and effective.
 
The report they gave us confirmed the above and also praised student behaviour and staff and student relationships.  We were particularly pleased that they noted the strong improvement in teaching.  We are very pleased with the comments and grateful for the advice the team gave us.
 
 
Homework Matters
 
Homework is essential to maximise levels of attainment and examination success and it offers opportunities for students to develop the key skills for independent and lifelong learning. Homework is a central part of daily school life. The homework set each week is available to be viewed through the website in the About BBEC section.
 
 
Navigate Academies Trust
 
The school is working hard with the Navigate Academies Trust to put in place all the arrangements for becoming an academy later this academic year.  We will provide updates in the Weekly Reporter.
 
2012 Results
 
We are delighted with improved A level results this year and, in particular, with a significant rise in our A*-C GCSE pass rate in maths.  The school was affected by the issues in English and we are working hard with staff and students to manage the situation as it has developed. 
 
  
Raising Participation Age
 
School leaving age has been raised...Click here for more details.
 
 
Futures Learning Partnership
  
The school successfully entered into a formal partnership with its eight main feeder schools from April 2012. The partnership will bring together schools, employers and other education and training providers to work together to widen the life chances of our young people. The core purpose of the group is to create opportunities for our children and young people which schools and others cannot provide on their own. The  priority will be to enhance the long term employability and economic well being of every child and young person in our schools.
Three key areas of work have been identified for 2012-13:
  • student commitment: attendance and participation
  • skills: cross-phase skills development and developing leadership skills
  • aspiration: a student lifeplan and student mentoring
 
This work will build on the existing transition work and links between BBEC and its primary schools.
 
Futures Learning Partnership schools are:
  • Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College
  • Farfield Primary School
  • Hollingwood Primary School
  • Home Farm Primary School
  • Reevy Hill Primary School
  • St. Paul’s C of E Primary School
  • St. Winefride’s Catholic Primary School
  • Wibsey Primary School
  • Woodside Primary School
 
Upcoming Events
  • School opens - 15 April
  • May Day – school closed - 6 May
  • BBECs Got Talent 7pm - 22 May
  • School closes - 24 May
  • School opens - 3 June
  • School closes - 19 July
 

       

 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
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