Beckfoot Upper Heaton

A good academy sponsor led school in Bradford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Beckfoot Upper Heaton.

Bradford, BD96AL Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
38.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.71
English & Maths grade 4+ %
46.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 45.3%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
15 March 2018
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Thorn Lane
Heaton
Bradford, BD96AL
Phone
1274493533
Website
beckfootupperheaton.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142031
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Thorn Lane, Heaton, Bradford, BD9 6AL
Website
http://www.beckfootupperheaton.org/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BECKFOOT TRUST
Capacity
727 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
716
Free School Meals
43.2% (309 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
84.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
52.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
32.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.5
English Attainment 8:
7.5
Maths Attainment 8:
7.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
8.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.5
Ebacc English:
93.3%
Ebacc Entry:
14.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
88.7%
Ebacc Languages:
66.7%
Ebacc Maths:
96.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
93.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.71
Progress 8 Range:
-0.95 to -0.48

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
119
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
716 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Excellence, Integrity and Kindness."

Excellence Integrity Kindness

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher presents Beckfoot Upper Heaton as a vibrant, multicultural school aligned with the Beckfoot Trust mission to create remarkable schools where no child is left behind; emphasizes an ambitious curriculum and support for students from challenging backgrounds; notes that summer 2025 GCSE results were the highest in a decade.

Curriculum Highlights

Inclusive, mission-aligned curriculum designed to leave no child behind; broad and balanced and knowledge engaged; aims to prepare students for life beyond school. Curriculum is intended to develop successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens.

SEND Provision

Beckfoot Upper Heaton follows a graduated approach to SEND, with the school’s SEND coordinator Laura Newcombe and Deputy SEND Coordinator Emma Blyth involved in supporting pupils with additional needs; the Local Offer and related policies describe how needs are identified and addressed, including involvement of external agencies when required.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are administered by Bradford Local Authority. The planned Year 7 intake is up to 145 pupils. Applications are made using the Local Authority Common Application Form by the national closing date; if more than one preferred school could offer a place, the offer will be made at the highest-ranked preference according to oversubscription criteria.

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