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Beckfoot Thornton
- 1.4 (5 reviews)
- Secondary
- Bradford BD13 3BH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: High expectations for pupils’ achievement
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils move around the school calmly
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and have an adult to speak to if needed
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying occasionally happens but confident in school’s ability to deal with it
Extracurricular Offerings: Many sporting opportunities open to all pupils, such as rugby, football and trampolining
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Drama club, radio club and LGBTQ+ club broaden horizons
Career Counselling Services: Careers programme not implemented well enough
Managing and Supporting SEND: High ambition for pupils with SEND but support is inconsistent
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Beckfoot Thornton is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1290 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 31% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
B-
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.4 | 15.1 | 14.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 31% | 48% | 33% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 8.60% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 32.72% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 48.39% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 31.93% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 9.7% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 14.93% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.28 | 3.14 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 91.55% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 242 | 178 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 86.39% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 32.32% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 32.77% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 11.19% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.26% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 2.87% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 33.49% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 48.04% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 29% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 11.45% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 16.51% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.82 | 3.03 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 88.06% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 247 | 170 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 84.26% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 30.45% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 34.45% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 12.84% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 6.45% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.06% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% 4 | 28.54% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 8 | 42.88% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 28.34% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 2 | 9.12% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 9 | 13.9% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.45 | 2.88 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.62% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 165 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.67% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.52% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 46.81% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.19% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.95% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.29% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% | 27.62% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 42.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 27.18% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 9.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 14.82% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.13 | 2.9 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 88.18% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 161 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.12% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 50.76% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.35% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.12% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.24% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.24% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 24.44% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.92% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 25.5% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.92% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94.53% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 166 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 66.87% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.6% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 53% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.2% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.27% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.73% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.93% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.85 | 26.82 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.19 | 24.17 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.60% | 9.83% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 42 | 190 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 62.41% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 6.65% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 14.47% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 11.94% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.04 | 26.15 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.48 | 26.97 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.4% | 14.89% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 69 | 212 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 60.39% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.17% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 8.78% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 10.44% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.17 4 | 26.43 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.17 2 | 25.29 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.1% | 7.29% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 238 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 67.06% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.65% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 13.18% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8.65% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.47 | 26.11 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.19 | 24.56 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.5% | 9.59% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 15.13% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.25% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 9.81% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.06% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 20.16 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 19.09 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 7.13% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 17.47% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.27% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 12.27% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.07% | 4.23% |
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19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Beckfoot Thornton
Local authority ratio 20 : 1