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Beckfoot School

State school · Bingley, BD16 1EE
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,605 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,605 ·
Local authority
Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Simon Wade

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Eldwick Primary School 18 %
Cottingley Village Primary School 15 %
Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School 13 %
Other 10 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Saltaire Primary School 9 %
Myrtle Park Primary 9 %
Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery 8 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 5 %
Crossflatts Primary School 4 %
Wycliffe CofE Primary School 3 %
Shipley CofE Primary School 2 %
St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1 %
Wilsden Primary School 1 %
Unknown 1 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
81%
LA avg.
71%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
54.7%
LA avg.
37.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
36.29
LA avg.
33.30
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
88
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0.25 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
0 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,605
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Wagon Lane
Bingley
West Yorkshire
BD16 1EE
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Telephone: 01274 771444

Email: admin@beckfoot.org

Website: http://www.beckfoot.org

Local authority: Bradford Metropolitan District Council

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School data & information Beckfoot School Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1EE
1,605 Pupil numbers
15.7 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
14 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
88 Number of teachers
21 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
54.7%
LA avg.
37.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
50.40
LA avg.
41.00
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.42 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 261 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 134 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 122 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 129 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 116 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 258 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 262 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 69 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 84 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 7
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
25.3%
LA avg.
14.3%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
36.29
LA avg.
33.30
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 17 A
Religious Studies GCE A level 11 A
Psychology GCE A level 31 B
Physics GCE A level 9 B
Music GCE A level 6 B
Mathematics GCE A level 38 B
History GCE A level 17 B
Geography GCE A level 21 B
English Literature GCE A level 20 B
Economics GCE A level 16 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 8 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 7 C
Chemistry GCE A level 28 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 14 A
Biology GCE A level 35 B
Art and Design (Graphics) GCE A level 8 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 7 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Beckfoot School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 10 and has 4 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

0.25 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
0 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability Yes
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
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