Co-op Academy Southfield
Haycliffe Lane, Bradford, BD5 9ETOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Co-op Academy Southfield is a special school in Bradford for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 March 2015, report published 20 April 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 May 2024
Co-op Academy Southfield is a vibrant and happy school. Staff know their pupils well and are given and act on clear information on how to meet their special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The relationships between staff and pupils are a strength. These help to contribute to the calm and purposeful atmosphere across the school, including in the sixth form. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils study an ambitious curriculum that builds from their individual starting points. In some subjects, the curriculum is being developed to better help pupils build on what they already know and can do. Pupils, including students in the sixth form, behave well. Pastoral staff understand how to support those pupils with the most complex behavioural needs. However, some pupils do not attend the school often enough. Pupils' personal development is a sharp focus for leaders. The school ensures that pupils are prepared well for the world around them and their next steps after leaving. The personal and social development curriculum teaches pupils thoroughly about 'Bradford, Britain and beyond.' Pupils develop their leadership skills by being part of the school council or the Co-op young leaders programme.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, it is not clear how teachers should adapt the curriculum to help pupils build on what they already know and can do. This means that the implementation of the curriculum varies. The school needs to ensure teachers are clear about how learning can be broken down for pupils from different starting points.
- Some pupils, including some pupils who receive transport to and from school, are absent from school too often. These pupils miss too much important learning and educational experiences. The school should continue to work with families and external agencies to overcome any barriers to pupils' regular attendance.
Pupil numbers and mix
378 pupils on roll, with places for 310
Schools near Co-op Academy Southfield
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadbeck Learning Centre | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Bradford Beacon School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Oastlers School | 2 miles | Report card: Exceptional | Attainment 8: 14.5 |
| Prism Independent School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Millcourt School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 4.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Charlotte Millea
- Phone
- 01274779662
- Address
- Haycliffe Lane, Bradford, BD5 9ET
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 139978
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.