The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.2
3.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
52%
Source: 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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 254 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 26 days per year on average — over a month of school.
35% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 127 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,272
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 36.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- BECKFOOT TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sally Trusselle
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Leaventhorpe Lane, Thornton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 3BH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Academy At St. James
Primary · 668m away
Clayton St John CofE Primary School
Primary · 885m away
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 932m away
Clayton Village Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ley Top Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Dixons Allerton Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.2km away
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Beckfoot Thornton a selective school?
No. Beckfoot Thornton is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Beckfoot Thornton's Ofsted rating?
Beckfoot Thornton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beckfoot Thornton?
Beckfoot Thornton currently has 1,272 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beckfoot Thornton take?
Beckfoot Thornton caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Beckfoot Thornton?
Beckfoot Thornton is in Bradford, BD13 3BH, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beckfoot Thornton have a sixth form?
No, Beckfoot Thornton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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