Beckfoot Thornton
URN: 143114 • Bradford BD13 3BH
Overview
- Name
- Beckfoot Thornton
- URN
- 143114
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BECKFOOT TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sally Trusselle (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01274881082
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Leaventhorpe Lane, Bradford BD13 3BH
Summary
Beckfoot Thornton is a mixed secondary academy located in Bradford, serving approximately 1,272 students with a capacity of 1,300. The school operates under the Beckfoot Trust, which emphasizes the mission of "creating remarkable schools where no child is left behind." This ethos is reflected in the school's commitment to providing a high-quality education that caters to the diverse needs of its students, ensuring that all can achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at Beckfoot Thornton is ambitious and inclusive, with a focus on both academic success and personal development. Students follow a broad and balanced curriculum, with the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) as the primary qualification pathway for many. The school employs various teaching methods to enhance learning and support students in managing cognitive load effectively.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Beckfoot Thornton's approach, fostering strong partnerships with families to support student success. The school prioritizes a safe and nurturing environment, where students are encouraged to develop their character and cultural capital, preparing them for future challenges.
The curriculum at Beckfoot Thornton is ambitious and inclusive, with a focus on both academic success and personal development. Students follow a broad and balanced curriculum, with the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) as the primary qualification pathway for many. The school employs various teaching methods to enhance learning and support students in managing cognitive load effectively.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Beckfoot Thornton's approach, fostering strong partnerships with families to support student success. The school prioritizes a safe and nurturing environment, where students are encouraged to develop their character and cultural capital, preparing them for future challenges.
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Nearby alternatives
- Carlton Bolling College (73.3)
- Feversham College (70.2)
- Dixons Kings Academy (68.7)
- Carlton Bolling (67.8)
- Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy (67.8)
Key details
- LA
- Bradford
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BECKFOOT TRUST
- Capacity
- 1300
- Pupils
- 1272
- Boys
- 715
- Girls
- 557
- FSM %
- 36.90
- Open date
- 2016-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1272 | 715 | 557 | 1300 | 36.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1290 | 716 | 574 | 1300 | 35.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1430 | 768 | 662 | 1580 | 30.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1430 | 768 | 662 | 1580 | 30.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1402 | 754 | 648 | 1580 | 27.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1389 | 735 | 654 | 1580 | 24.00 |
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