Located in Bingley, Beckfoot School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Beckfoot School currently has around 1605 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.3%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 4 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (67.4%). pakistani pupils make up about 16.4%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 51% who stay in school sixth forms and 36% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Wagon Lane, Bingley, BD16 1EE |
| Website: | www.beckfoot.org |
| Telephone: | 01274771444 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Bradford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Simon Wade |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 139975 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1610 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1605 |
| Number of Boys: | 803 |
| Number of Girls: | 802 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 67.40% | 1082 |
| Pakistani | 16.40% | 263 |
| Other White | 3.40% | 54 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 45 |
| Other Mixed | 1.60% | 25 |
| Indian | 1.40% | 23 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 21 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 20 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 14 |
| African | 0.70% | 11 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 9 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst Wood Nursery School Clarence Road , BD18 4NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,474 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School Church Street , BD16 2PP | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity All Saints CofE VA Primary School Church Street , BD16 2PP | - not rated | 535 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Myrtle Park Primary Ash Terrace , BD16 1HB | 2out of 4 | 694 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Crownest Road , BD16 4HQ | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Crownest Road , BD16 4HQ | - not rated | 962 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckfoot School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aire Valley School Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Samuel Lister Academy Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottingley Manor RC Middle School Cottingley New Road , BD16 1TZ | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilstead Middle School Warren Lane , BD16 3LE | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nab Wood Middle School New Close Road , BD18 4AB | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoney Lee Middle School Cottingley Moor Road , Cottingley BD16 1SY | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryshworth Middle School Morton Lane , Crossflatts BD16 2EP | - not rated | 3,134 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley College Exhibition Road , BD18 3JW | - not rated | 2,979 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelbeck Special School Wagon Lane , BD16 1EE | 4out of 4 | 122 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Gables 2 New Close Road , BD18 4AB | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Gables 2 New Close Road , Nab Wood BD18 4HX | - not rated | 2,076 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lady Lane Park School & Nursery Lady Lane , BD16 4AP | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Park Preparatory School 7 Victoria Park , BD18 4RL | - not rated | 2,983 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.