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Beckfoot Upper Heaton
Thorn Lane, Heaton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6AL, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.2 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
682
Capacity
727
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 89% nationally. While 53% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage achieving grade 5 or above is lower at 31%, indicating room for improvement in higher-level attainment. Overall, parent satisfaction is likely supported by the school's positive reputation and performance metrics.
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Last inspected: 15 March 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 37.3 | Bottom 11% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 23% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani63.5%
Asian Other13.9%
White Other5.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
White British2.6%
Other2.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Black African1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Black Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.81850, -1.81084 · BD9 6AL
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN142031
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.beckfootupperheaton.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Beckfoot Upper Heaton rated by Ofsted?
Beckfoot Upper Heaton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 March 2018.
Is Beckfoot Upper Heaton a good school?
Beckfoot Upper Heaton scores 21.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Beckfoot Upper Heaton in GCSEs?
Beckfoot Upper Heaton achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.3. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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