Ofsted: Outstanding trending_up High Demand emoji_events #3 in Bradford public Top 9% UK

Beckfoot School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Simon Wade

corporate_fareBECKFOOT TRUST

location_onBingley, BD16 1EE

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2025

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Students

1,632

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#3 in Bradford

#620 of 3,216 nationally

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Beckfoot School is a Academy converter secondary school in Bingley, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Highly competitive: 1.7× more applications than places — plan well ahead.

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School Summary

Beckfoot School is an academy converter in Bingley, Bradford, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of BECKFOOT TRUST. The school has approximately 1,605 pupils on roll, of whom 17% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53, placing the school #3 in Bradford and #620 of 3,216 nationally. 57.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 28.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 21 A-level subjects. 51.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 25.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.17 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.7× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

57.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)28.1%

Entering EBacc89.70%

EBacc APS4.91

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc87.60%

EBacc APS4.64

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS4.29

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS4.66

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS4.38

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS4.61

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.17

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

133

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.6%

Achieving A*–A25.5%

Achieving A*–B51.8%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate95.5%

A-level subjects offered21

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

110

Retention rate89.10%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

118

Retention rate97.50%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

142

Retention rate95.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

18 March 2025

Inspection Report

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04 June 2014

Inspection Report

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05 August 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2025-03-18

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2014-06-04

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2008-11-05

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.6%(9 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,605 pupils. During this period, there were 9 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,605	9	0.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,613	4	0.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,628	9	0.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,631	11	0.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,640	27	1.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,633	15	0.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,632	36	2.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,637	51	3.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,657	32	1.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,663	34	2.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,663	37	2.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,680	32	1.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,670	7	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,671	34	2.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,676	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,676	16	1.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,683	43	2.6%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,665	19	1.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,666	23	1.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,666	32	1.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,641	29	1.8%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,642	12	0.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,642	17	1.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,626	20	1.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,629	27	1.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,630	32	2.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 99 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 88 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 78 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 51 pupils

Physical Disability 35 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 27 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 27 pupils

Hearing Impairment 17 pupils

Visual Impairment 9 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

79.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

79.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree36%

agree40%

disagree11%

strongly disagree7%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree32%

agree43%

disagree17%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree28%

agree25%

disagree7%

strongly disagree21%

don't know3%

not applicable17%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes35%

no65%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree20%

agree24%

disagree8%

strongly disagree40%

dont know8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree56%

agree31%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree43%

agree33%

disagree6%

strongly disagree14%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree39%

agree40%

disagree14%

strongly disagree7%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree46%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree29%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree40%

agree22%

disagree15%

strongly disagree14%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes78%

no22%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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