Beckfoot Thornton
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Leaventhorpe Lane Thornton Bradford West Yorkshire BD13 3BH |
| Phone | 01274881082 |
| Reference Number | 143114 |
Beckfoot Thornton has made notable improvements since its last inspection and is now rated as Good. The school's commitment to ensuring that no child is left behind is evident in its supportive environment, which prioritizes both academic success and personal development. Pupils exhibit impressive behavior, feel safe, and take pride in their school community. However, there are concerns regarding attendance, particularly among disadvantaged pupils, which impacts overall achievement. Additionally, the support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is inconsistent, leading to some pupils not receiving the necessary help to thrive.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1272 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.21%
Girls: 43.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 133 | 118 | 251 |
| 8 | 158 | 101 | 259 |
| 9 | 129 | 126 | 255 |
| 10 | 146 | 102 | 248 |
| 11 | 149 | 110 | 259 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 56.4% |
| Pakistani | 20% |
| White, Other | 4.6% |
| White & Asian | 4.1% |
| Indian | 3.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.5% |
| African | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 17 Sep 2019 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong focus on high academic aspirations for all pupils.
- Well-sequenced and broad curriculum covering national standards.
- Impressive behavior and attitudes among pupils.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements.
- Proactive support for pupils struggling with attendance.
- High-quality reading initiatives enhancing pupils' literacy.
Areas for Improvement
- Persistent absence rates are too high, especially among disadvantaged pupils.
- Inconsistent support for pupils with SEND limits achievement.
- Careers programme lacks clarity, affecting pupils' understanding of future pathways.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 46.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 121 | 31 |
| Third Preference | 106 | 13 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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