The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.3
8.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
26%
15.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.11
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 274 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 27 days per year on average — over a month of school.
35% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
10% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 125 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,503
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 37.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- BECKFOOT TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Burton
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2025 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2024 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2023 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Inadequate
November 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Location
Oakworth Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 7DU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmIngrow Primary School
Primary · 512m away
Worth Valley Primary School
Primary · 712m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 825m away
Holycroft Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Branshaw School
Special school · 1.1km away
Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
Our Lady of Victories Catholic School
Primary · 1.5km away
Merlin Top Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Beckfoot Oakbank a selective school?
No. Beckfoot Oakbank is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Beckfoot Oakbank's Ofsted rating?
Beckfoot Oakbank was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beckfoot Oakbank?
Beckfoot Oakbank currently has 1,503 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beckfoot Oakbank take?
Beckfoot Oakbank caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Beckfoot Oakbank?
Beckfoot Oakbank is in Keighley, BD22 7DU, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beckfoot Oakbank have a sixth form?
Yes, Beckfoot Oakbank has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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