Beckfoot Thornton

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

Bradford, BD133BH Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
43.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.49
English & Maths grade 4+ %
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 46.7%
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
13 September 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Leaventhorpe Lane
Thornton
Bradford, BD133BH
Phone
1274881082
Website
beckfootthornton.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143114
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Leaventhorpe Lane, Thornton, Bradford, BD13 3BH
Website
www.beckfootthornton.org
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BECKFOOT TRUST
Capacity
1300 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
1,290
Free School Meals
38.0% (490 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (37 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.3%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
34.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
37.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.2
English Attainment 8:
8.0
Maths Attainment 8:
7.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
10.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.2
Ebacc English:
89.5%
Ebacc Entry:
16.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
88.7%
Ebacc Languages:
29.2%
Ebacc Maths:
95.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
89.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.49
Progress 8 Range:
-0.67 to -0.32

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
36 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
215
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,290 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"No child left behind"

Enjoy Learn Succeed

Head Teacher's Message

Beckfoot Thornton welcomes visitors to the school website and provides information about the school; the Headteacher is Mrs S Trusselle.

Facilities

Library

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum Key Stage 4 programme commences in Year 10 English Baccalaureate (EBacc) as the qualification pathway for most students Five learning modes in every lesson to manage cognitive load Bespoke knowledge organiser outlining all of the key knowledge to know and remember

SEND Provision

Beckfoot Thornton has a school-led Resourced Provision for students with Education Health Care Plans that have severe learning difficulties, and who are expected to attend 70% of mainstream lessons. This provision is led by Mrs Victoria Kemp. If you wish to speak to our SENCO, please contact Mrs Therese Holden.

Admissions Criteria

The planned number for the admission to Year 7 in the school year commencing 2026 will be a maximum of 260.

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