Beckfoot Phoenix

Beckfoot Phoenix School has been rated as outstanding across all areas of its operation, reflecting exceptional quality in education, behavior, personal development, leadership, and early years provision. The school's curriculum is inclusive and tailored to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Strong relationships between staff and pupils enhance the learning environment, where pupils feel valued and supported in their growth. Parents express high satisfaction with the school's commitment to nurturing both academic and emotional well-being. The school's leadership demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement and high standards, supported by the Beckfoot Trust. The integration of specialized therapeutic support, a focus on communication skills development, and effective phonics instruction further showcase the school's dedication to ensuring every pupil succeeds. The robust measures for safeguarding and the positive learning atmosphere contribute to an exceptional educational experience for all pupils.

Strengths

• Exceptional care and support tailored to individual needs.
• Strong focus on communication and interaction skills.
• Inclusive and aspirational curriculum designed for all pupils.
• Positive relationships between staff and pupils foster a warm environment.
• Effective phonics teaching that engages pupils.
• High levels of parental satisfaction with the school's nurturing approach.
• Commitment to pupils' personal development and well-being.
• Strong support and challenge from the Beckfoot Trust.

In 2024–25 pupils at Beckfoot Phoenix attended 90.8% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 31.0% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 0.9% of pupils at Beckfoot Phoenix were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Beckfoot Phoenix had 10.0 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 11.3% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Beckfoot Phoenix had 120 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; autistic spectrum disorder.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 Beckfoot Phoenix received £27,610 and spent £26,395 for each of its 113 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £208,000 (£1,843 per pupil).

Across all 10 schools of Beckfoot Trust, income was £8,890 and spending £8,737 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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All schools in Keighley · Bradford local authority: places and applications

Beckfoot Phoenix is part of Beckfoot Trust, which runs 10 schools. The nearest others:

• Beckfoot Nessfield Keighley
• Beckfoot Oakbank Keighley
• Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery Bingley
• Beckfoot School Bingley
• Hazelbeck Special School Bingley
• Beckfoot Upper Heaton Bradford
• Beckfoot Heaton Primary Bradford
• Beckfoot Allerton Primary School and Nursery Bradford
• Beckfoot Thornton Bradford

What is Beckfoot Phoenix's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Beckfoot Phoenix is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.

When was Beckfoot Phoenix last inspected by Ofsted?

Beckfoot Phoenix was last inspected in November 2023.

How many pupils does Beckfoot Phoenix have?

Beckfoot Phoenix has 120 pupils on roll.

What age range does Beckfoot Phoenix cover?

Beckfoot Phoenix for pupils aged 2 to 11.

What are Beckfoot Phoenix's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Beckfoot Phoenix?

Beckfoot Phoenix is at Braithwaite Avenue, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 6HZ.