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Beckfoot Oakbank
Oakworth Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 7DU, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.4 / 100
Bottom 0%
Better than 0% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
1,503
Capacity
1,800
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate, the school faces significant challenges, reflected in a low GCSE Attainment 8 score of 35.3 and only 51% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notably low, with only 32% recommending the school. However, 84% of students progress to university, indicating some positive outcomes despite the overall weaknesses.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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. | 35.3 | Bottom 6% 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%. | 51% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 84% | 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%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 73 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (98 responses)
★★★★2.1
Good range of extra-curricular
77%
Good range of subjects
69%
My child feels safe
59%
My child is happy
49%
My child makes good progress
47%
School has high expectations
39%
Progress is communicated
39%
School keeps me informed
38%
School responds to concerns
34%
I'd recommend this school
32%
School supports development
28%
Behaviour is good
24%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.9%
Asian Pakistani11.9%
Asian Bangladeshi8.7%
White Other2.5%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Black African0.9%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.85451, -1.92683 · BD22 7DU
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143112
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.oakbank.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Beckfoot Oakbank rated by Ofsted?
Beckfoot Oakbank was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Beckfoot Oakbank a good school?
Beckfoot Oakbank scores 0.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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 Oakbank?
Based on 98 Ofsted Parent View responses, Beckfoot Oakbank receives a satisfaction score of 42% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Beckfoot Oakbank in GCSEs?
Beckfoot Oakbank achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.3. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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