Beckfoot School
URN: 139975 • Bingley BD16 1EE
Overview
- Name
- Beckfoot School
- URN
- 139975
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BECKFOOT TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 76.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Wade (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01274771444
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wagon Lane, Bingley BD16 1EE
Summary
Beckfoot School is a mixed secondary academy located in Bingley, Bradford, with a current enrolment of 1,605 pupils and a capacity of 1,610. The school aims to foster a supportive learning environment where students can "enjoy, learn, and succeed." It is part of the Beckfoot Trust, which collaborates with local schools to enhance educational opportunities and outcomes for young people in the community.
The curriculum at Beckfoot School is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience, offering a range of subjects across Key Stages 3 and 4, as well as a robust sixth form programme. The school places a strong emphasis on developing confident communicators and community contributors through various initiatives, including student leadership opportunities and extracurricular activities.
Beckfoot School is committed to supporting the well-being of its students and their families, providing resources for mental health, safeguarding, and financial assistance. The school actively involves families in the educational process and offers various workshops and consultation evenings to strengthen the home-school partnership.
The curriculum at Beckfoot School is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience, offering a range of subjects across Key Stages 3 and 4, as well as a robust sixth form programme. The school places a strong emphasis on developing confident communicators and community contributors through various initiatives, including student leadership opportunities and extracurricular activities.
Beckfoot School is committed to supporting the well-being of its students and their families, providing resources for mental health, safeguarding, and financial assistance. The school actively involves families in the educational process and offers various workshops and consultation evenings to strengthen the home-school partnership.
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- Events (calendar)
- About (other)
- Beckfoot Trust Welcome (other)
- Policies and Protocols (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Trust Policies (other)
- Current Vacancies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bingley Grammar School (66.1)
- Dixons Cottingley Academy (52.5)
- Aire Valley School (45.2)
- Beckfoot School (45.2)
- The Samuel Lister Academy (33.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bradford
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- BECKFOOT TRUST
- Capacity
- 1610
- Pupils
- 1605
- Boys
- 803
- Girls
- 802
- FSM %
- 15.70
- Open date
- 2013-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-06-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1605 | 803 | 802 | 1610 | 15.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1631 | 805 | 826 | 1610 | 14.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1663 | 862 | 801 | 1610 | 11.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1663 | 862 | 801 | 1610 | 11.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1670 | 854 | 816 | 1610 | 11.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1676 | 860 | 816 | 1610 | 9.00 |
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