Beckfoot School

A outstanding academy converter school in Bradford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Beckfoot School.

Bingley, BD161EE Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
63.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.42
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 73.8%
Continue in education or training
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 63.0%
Sustained employment
44.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
4 June 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Wagon Lane
Bingley, BD161EE
Phone
1274771444
Website
beckfoot.org

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139975
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Wagon Lane, Bingley, BD16 1EE
Website
www.beckfoot.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BECKFOOT TRUST
Capacity
1610 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,631
Free School Meals
16.3% (266 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.7% (60 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
50.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.2
English Attainment 8:
10.9
Maths Attainment 8:
10.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.2
Ebacc English:
96.6%
Ebacc Entry:
44.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
94.4%
Ebacc Languages:
88.8%
Ebacc Maths:
97.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.42
Progress 8 Range:
0.25 to 0.60
University Progression:
61.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
63.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
20.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
61%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
153 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
44.2 (+24.8 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
73.8 (+21.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.4 (+10.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.42 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
102 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
204
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,631 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(28 students)
D&T Product Design (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(17 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(16 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Enjoy – Learn – Succeed"

Beckfoot Six Ps: Punctual, Prepared, Polite, Positive, Proud, Proactive

Head Teacher's Message

Beckfoot is a warm, welcoming, student-centred community; motto 'Enjoy – Learn – Succeed'; Headteacher: Mr S Wade.

Facilities

Library (LRC)

Curriculum Highlights

Art and Design Business Computer Science Design and Technology (KS3) Engineering Manufacture English French Geography German Health and Social Care History Hospitality and Catering Maths Music PE Performing Arts PSHCE RE Science Textiles

SEND Provision

Graduated approach to SEND with tailored support; regular discussions with parents; involvement of SENDCO and external agencies as needed.

Admissions Criteria

Entry requirements for courses are non-negotiable and strictly adhered to.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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