The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.0
9.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
58%
15.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
90%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.17
Band 4Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 268 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 135 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,605
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- BECKFOOT TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Wade (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHazelbeck Special School
Academy · Very close
Myrtle Park Primary
Primary · 636m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 881m away
Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.0km away
Dixons Cottingley Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Eldwick Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
New Gables
Independent · 1.6km away
Cottingley Village Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Beckfoot School a selective school?
No. Beckfoot School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Beckfoot School's Ofsted rating?
Beckfoot School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beckfoot School?
Beckfoot School currently has 1,605 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beckfoot School take?
Beckfoot School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Beckfoot School?
Beckfoot School is in Bingley, BD16 1EE, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beckfoot School have a sixth form?
Yes, Beckfoot School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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