Proud to be part of the
Co-op Academies Trust
Welcome to
Co-op Academy Southfield
Proud to be part of the
Co-op Academies Trust
Welcome to
Co-op Academy Southfield
We value our students and their uniqueness. We will never let anything get in the way of our high aspirations for them. To make sure that they achieve all that they are capable of, we will ensure that our curriculum is literacy rich and is broad and balanced so that the students have exposure to a curriculum that engages and challenges them regardless of their background.
A Warm Welcome
From our Headteacher
Charlotte Millea - Headteacher
Welcome to Co-op Academy Southfield. I am incredibly proud to have worked in the city of Bradford as a special school teacher and senior leader for 18 years. It is an immense honour to be the headteacher of Co-op Academy Southfield and to become part of such a well-established school community. The staff team at Co-op Academy Southfield have the pupils’ needs and interests at the heart of their work and the knowledge that all staff have of the pupils is a huge asset to the academy.
Staff Wellbeing Hour
21st May 2026At Coop Academy Southfield we know that a happy, healthy school starts with a supported, energized staff team. While our primary focus is always on teaching and learning, we believe that looking after staff wellbeing is just as vital. That’s why we are proud to share a glimpse into our term...
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Room 136 new pet Axolotls
22nd April 2026On Friday 17th April class 136 got two baby axolotls as class pets. We named them as a class and they are called - Watermelon Axy and Lamborghini cupcake! We are learning all about how to take care of them and how to clean and feed them as a class. After half term the axol...
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Owl Experience
22nd April 2026As part of KS3's stunning start to our Survival of the fittest theme, students enjoyed an owl experience. Every student in Key stage 3 took part in this interactive session, which involved seeing the different owls flying across the room, having the owls sitting on their...
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Our School Overview
Pupils
Age range
Ofsted Report
1 of 37 Academies in the Trust
What do people say?
The leadership team has ensured that all safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose. There is a strong and shared safeguarding culture throughout the school, which is supported by designated leaders in each key stage.
Ofsted
My son has grown so much in confidence since he has been at this school. He feels safe and is happy. As a parent of a child with autism, I feel so lucky that he gets all the help and support that he needs.
Parent
The number of pupils entering the school has increased sharply over recent years and, at the same time, the school is supporting a greater number of pupils with complex needs. Despite these pressures, at the heart of the school is your strong commitment to meeting the needs of every pupil. In the light of these changes, you have ensured that the curriculum is effective in preparing pupils for adulthood and their place in the community
Ofsted
My child is very happy here. She feels she belongs, the teachers understand her, and she enjoys school.
Parent
Parents welcome communication with staff and say that leaders are always quick to respond to any concerns. Parents feel that their views are listened to and that they are encouraged to make a positive contribution to their children’s education.