Co-op Academy Southfield News Feed - News and Letters

Recognition Awards 2026

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:22:58 GMT

Celebrating Excellence at the Co-op Trust Recognition Awards 2026! 🏆

We are thrilled to share some fantastic news from this year's Co-op Academies Trust Awards!

Huge congratulations to Dan Foster, Kiran Afzal, and Isma Batool, who took home the Department of the Year Award for their unwavering dedication to supporting student attendance.

Another massive shout-out to Shamila Khan, winner of the Ways of Being Champion Award, for embodying our core values and community spirit.

We are also immensely proud of Jeannette Topham (nominated for Support Staff of the Year) and Jess Dean (nominated for Teacher of the Year) for their exceptional contributions to our school.

Thank you all for your hard work and commitment to our students—you make Co-op Academy Southfield proud every single day! 👏✨

Rotary Children's Fun Day

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:37:16 GMT

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RHS Pilot Project

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:11:10 GMT

From March to July, our KS5 students proudly took part in the first RHS Pilot Project, which focused on promoting wellbeing through horticulture while developing students' knowledge and practical gardening skills.

Research has shown that spending time with plants and engaging in horticulture can have a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing by reducing stress, improving mood and creating a calmer learning environment. With this in mind, students worked together to help bring more greenery into the Sixth Form.

The project began with students exploring the local community to identify a variety of plants, trees, bulbs and other species. They then developed valuable life skills by managing budgets and planning a visit to Tong Garden Centre, where they selected and purchased seeds and plants for every classroom in the Sixth Form building.

Throughout the project, students learnt how to grow and care for plants while creating welcoming classroom spaces that can support both learning and wellbeing. They also strengthened their teamwork, communication and decision-making skills through every stage of the project.

The project was a great success, and we are delighted that the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has invited us to take part again. We were pleased to accept the invitation and look forward to continuing this exciting partnership and further promoting wellbeing through horticulture across our school.

Online Safety News - July 2026

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 14:01:27 GMT

Please see the attached newlsetter regarding the recent changed with regards to being safe online

KS3 Choir

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:30:06 GMT

Southfield Sports Day

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:20:25 GMT

Southfield Sports Day

Staff Wellbeing Hour

Thu, 21 May 2026 10:39:04 GMT

Room 136 new pet Axolotls

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:50:59 GMT

Owl Experience

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:41:57 GMT

Eid Mela

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 10:32:20 GMT

What a Day! Our Eid Mela Was Pure Magic!

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who joined us yesterday. With over 300 people in attendance, the atmosphere was buzzing with community spirit, smiles, and celebration. From the stunning calligraphy and mehndi to the student crafts, every moment was a testament to the talent and heart of our school.

Shoutouts to the Dream Team

An event this size doesn't happen by accident. We want to send a huge thank you to:

Our Incredible Staff: For working tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure everything ran smoothly.
Our Families & Students: You brought the energy and the vibes that made the afternoon so special!

Special Thanks to Our Partners

Bala Hissar: For providing that absolutely beautiful food—it was the talk of the Mela!
DJ Bally: For keeping the tunes spinning with such an upbeat bangra soundtrack.
BYDP: For your vital charitable work in the community.

We’re still buzzing from the excitement! Check out some of the highlights below.

#EidMelaSuccess #CommunityFirst #BradfordProud #SchoolSpirit #BalaHissar #DJBali #DevelopingPeople

Newsletter February 2026

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:04:12 GMT

Please take a moment to read our newsletter that has all the latest information regarding the school and what has been happening.

Wellbeing session

Thu, 1 May 2025 15:55:46 GMT

One night after school this week, our staff had the opportunity to take part in a range of wellbeing activities.

School Transport update for Year 11-13

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:36:21 GMT

IMPORTANT - Post-16 School Transport Update

Is your child in Year 11, Year 12, or Year 13?

You MUST reapply for Transport for next year. Please follow the instructions in the information below:

Leadership news

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:19:59 GMT

A letter from our new Headteacher, Charlotte Millea

Recruitment event

Wed, 9 Apr 2025 15:42:30 GMT

The HR team attended the recruitment event at Bradford City Hall today.

Kala Sangam workshops

Mon, 7 Apr 2025 13:13:40 GMT

Kala Sangam recently held workshops in school.

Leadership news

Fri, 4 Apr 2025 15:09:08 GMT

A letter from our new Executive Headteacher

SEND Marketplace

Tue, 4 Mar 2025 11:12:01 GMT

Volunteer with us!

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:51:57 GMT

Make an impact as a Southfield volunteer

Leadership update

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:19:57 GMT

Cottingley Fairies

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:35:50 GMT

G05 have been learning about the Cottingley fairies

City of Culture

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:18:05 GMT

Some of our students have taken part in the City of Culture 2025 Project - ‘Our Bradford’.

Snow and ice closures

Thu, 9 Jan 2025 15:41:31 GMT

Letter to parents

Wuthering Ice!

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:12:56 GMT

A Very Special Visitor!

Children in Need - Friday 15th November 2024

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:44:03 GMT

Quality in Careers Standard

Tue, 5 Nov 2024 14:39:19 GMT

New Memorial Garden

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:23:49 GMT

Speech & Language Therapist

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:06:04 GMT

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Zoolab at Southfield

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:21:49 GMT

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Class 204 trip to Nell Bank

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:08:22 GMT

The rain won't stop our fun!

Democracy in action

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:59:36 GMT

Election fever hits school!

Perfect Poetry Performances

Mon, 8 Jul 2024 16:40:02 GMT

Poetry Performance at Co-op Headquarters in Manchester

Our Ofsted report is here!

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 16:47:49 GMT

We're proud to say we remain a good school! Read our latest Ofsted report below.

Pupil leave of absence / Holidays in term time

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:24:36 GMT

Ofsted Information

Tue, 7 May 2024 15:24:59 GMT

On Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th May, we will be having an Ofsted inspection.

Upcoming events

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:54:39 GMT

We have 2 opportunities coming up for parents:

New touch cues

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:44:21 GMT

Touch cues help students understand what's happening

Success!

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:39:04 GMT

Fire alarms!

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:03:57 GMT

Co-op Academy Southfield's Student-run Cafe

Wed, 6 Mar 2024 14:53:21 GMT

Dates for December

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:42:06 GMT

What's on in December?

Term Time Holidays

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:17:40 GMT

Term Time Holidays

Parents Coffee Morning

Thu, 5 Oct 2023 12:36:18 GMT

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Letter from the Headteacher

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 07:35:02 GMT

Letter from the Headteacher

Year 7 Virtual Parents Evening | Thursday 27th April 5pm- 7pm

Wed, 17 May 2023 14:37:23 GMT

Long May He Reign!

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 15:52:14 GMT

This afternoon we celebrated the Coronation of King Charles III, with the British traditions of rain, sun, an ice cream van and a queue.

Southfield Student’s Film Premiers at Yorkshire’s first ‘Food System Transformation Summit’

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 07:38:30 GMT

Back in March, our student-led Film premiered at Yorkshire’s first ‘Food System Transformation Summit’ as part of their collaboration with the ‘FixOurFood’ campaign, in partnership with York University.

Musica Spectacular 2023

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 07:39:21 GMT

This week, 10 of our very talented students had the chance to perform alongside our peers from the other DAP school at the Bradford School’s proms: Musica Spectacular at St. George’s Hall.

World Book Day prize winners

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 07:40:24 GMT

Class 204 have won the national world book day competition.

Children in Need Fundraising

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 07:41:16 GMT

Children in Need Fundraising

Co-op Academy Southfield News Feed - News and Letters

Recognition Awards 2026

Rotary Children's Fun Day

RHS Pilot Project

Online Safety News - July 2026

KS3 Choir

Southfield Sports Day

Staff Wellbeing Hour

Room 136 new pet Axolotls

Owl Experience

Eid Mela

What a Day! Our Eid Mela Was Pure Magic!

Shoutouts to the Dream Team

Special Thanks to Our Partners

Newsletter February 2026

Wellbeing session

School Transport update for Year 11-13

Leadership news

Recruitment event

Kala Sangam workshops

Leadership news

SEND Marketplace

Volunteer with us!

Leadership update

Cottingley Fairies

City of Culture

Snow and ice closures

Wuthering Ice!

Children in Need - Friday 15th November 2024

Quality in Careers Standard

New Memorial Garden

Speech & Language Therapist

Zoolab at Southfield

Class 204 trip to Nell Bank

The rain won't stop our fun!

Democracy in action

Election fever hits school!

Perfect Poetry Performances

Our Ofsted report is here!

Pupil leave of absence / Holidays in term time​​​​​​​

Ofsted Information

Upcoming events

New touch cues

Success!

Fire alarms!

Co-op Academy Southfield's Student-run Cafe

Dates for December

What's on in December?

Term Time Holidays

Term Time Holidays

Parents Coffee Morning

Letter from the Headteacher

Year 7 Virtual Parents Evening | Thursday 27th April 5pm- 7pm

Long May He Reign!

Southfield Student’s Film Premiers at Yorkshire’s first ‘Food System Transformation Summit’

Musica Spectacular 2023

World Book Day prize winners

Children in Need Fundraising

Pupil leave of absence / Holidays in term time