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Beckfoot Thornton
Leaventhorpe Lane, Thornton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 3BH, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.9 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,272
Capacity
1,300
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.2, which places it in the top 79% nationally. While 54% of students secure grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grade attainment, as only 35% achieve grade 5 or above. The school also boasts a commendable university progression rate of 62%, with 13% of students advancing to top-third universities.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 40.2 | Bottom 22% 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%. | 54% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 52% | Top 43% 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%. | 25% | Top 43% 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%. | 62% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 60 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.4%
Asian Pakistani20.0%
White Other4.6%
Mixed W+Asian4.1%
Asian Indian3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Mixed Other2.5%
Black African2.5%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.79142, -1.82165 · BD13 3BH
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143114
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.beckfootthornton.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Beckfoot Thornton rated by Ofsted?
Beckfoot Thornton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2023.
Is Beckfoot Thornton a good school?
Beckfoot Thornton scores 26.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% 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 Thornton in GCSEs?
Beckfoot Thornton achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.2. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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