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Beckfoot School
Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1EE, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.0 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,605
Capacity
1,610
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school excels in academic achievement, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 20% nationally. A strong 78% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 76% progress to university, with a quarter attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 83% recommending the school, making it a compelling choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 53.0 | Top 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 78% | Top 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 58% | Top 21% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 90% | Top 13% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 47% | Top 13% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 76% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 152 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (248 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
90%
School has high expectations
89%
Behaviour is good
88%
Progress is communicated
87%
My child feels safe
86%
My child makes good progress
84%
I'd recommend this school
83%
My child is happy
80%
School keeps me informed
79%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.4%
Asian Pakistani16.4%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.4%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black African0.7%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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53.84124, -1.82910 · BD16 1EE
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139975
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.beckfoot.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Beckfoot School rated by Ofsted?
Beckfoot School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Beckfoot School a good school?
Beckfoot School scores 88.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Beckfoot School?
Based on 248 Ofsted Parent View responses, Beckfoot School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Beckfoot School in GCSEs?
Beckfoot School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.0. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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