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.