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Beckfoot School
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- Bingley BD16 1EE
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make exceptional progress in different subjects and year groups.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students鈥� behaviour is excellent, and their attitudes to learning play a vital part in securing their outstanding progress. They feel very safe.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are passionate about developing their practice, and their questioning skills are especially strong.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers relish the challenge they get from senior and middle leaders.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are supported extremely well. Some teachers make sure students get the chance to respond to the written comments, but this excellent practice is not fully embedded across the school.
Opportunities for Involvement: Students have strong opportunities to make their views known and contribute to the school and wider community.
Communication: Students present their own progress information to parents during review days.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are quick to praise the school. One or two parents say leaders are slow to deal with concerns, but the vast majority say the school responds quickly and effectively if they contact the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: One or two parents say leaders are slow to deal with concerns, but the vast majority say the school responds quickly and effectively if they contact the school.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The inspirational headteacher has made the improvement of teaching and learning his relentless focus. Along with his creative and dynamic senior team, he has ensured that teachers are equally obsessed with getting the very best from students.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students feel very safe, and the school鈥檚 work to keep students safe and secure is outstanding.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Students鈥� pride and self-esteem are demonstrated in their conduct around the campus and in their appearance.
Extracurricular Offerings: There are exemplary opportunities for students to develop leadership skills, volunteer, and take part in charitable events.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students benefit from a rich and memorable curriculum which makes full use of a range of partnerships.
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Beckfoot School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1631 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | - | 14.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 60% | 98% | 38% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 22.20% | 35.00% | 4.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 32.72% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 48.39% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 31.93% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 9.7% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 14.93% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.29 | 3.14 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 91.55% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 280 | 178 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 86.39% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 32.32% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 32.77% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 11.19% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.26% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.87% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.4 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 33.49% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 48.04% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 29% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 11.45% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 16.51% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.66 | 3.03 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 88.06% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 278 | 170 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 84.26% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 30.45% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 34.45% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 12.84% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.45% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.06% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 9 | 28.54% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 8 | 42.88% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 32% | 28.34% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 5 | 9.12% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 11 | 13.9% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.38 | 2.88 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92.62% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 261 | 165 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 87.67% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 29.52% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 46.81% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.19% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 9.95% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.29% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 6 | 27.62% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 10 | 42.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 27.18% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 4 | 9.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% 2 | 14.82% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.61 | 2.9 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 88.18% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 274 | 161 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 83.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 25.12% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 50.76% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.35% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.12% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.24% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.24% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 24.44% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 38.92% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 49% | 25.5% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 11.92% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 14.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 94.53% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 261 | 166 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 66.87% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 24.6% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 53% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.2% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.27% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.73% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.93% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.06 | 26.82 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.19 | 24.17 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.20% | 9.83% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 148 | 190 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 72% | 62.41% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 6.65% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 14.47% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 11.94% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.98 | 26.15 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.2 | 26.97 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.6% | 14.89% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 136 | 212 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 60.39% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.17% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 8.78% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 10.44% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.87 5 | 26.43 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.99 6 | 25.29 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.4% | 7.29% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 129 | 238 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 77% | 67.06% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 6.65% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 13.18% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 8.65% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.35 2 | 26.11 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.25 | 24.56 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.0% | 9.59% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 13 | 15.13% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.25% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 9.81% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 5.06% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.38 | 20.16 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.88 | 19.09 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.3% | 7.13% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 26 | 17.47% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 3.27% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 12.27% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 7.07% | 4.23% |
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17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Beckfoot School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1