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Beckfoot Upper Heaton

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Beckfoot Upper Heaton

Thorn Lane, Heaton, Bradford, BD9 6AL

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Mar 2018

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

37.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.0%
Basics 9-5
30.5%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

37.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2336.946.4
2023/2432.746.4
2024/2537.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.400.00
2023/24-0.710.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
31.9%
EBacc APS
3.26
EBacc 9-5
5.0%
EBacc 9-4
10.6%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Belle Vue Girls' Academy
0.23 km away · Academy converter
Good
High Park School
0.26 km away · Academy special sponsor led
Good
Dixons Cottingley Academy
1.4 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
1.58 km away · Academy converter
Good
Bradford Girls' Grammar School
1.9 km away · Free schools
Good

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About Beckfoot Upper Heaton

Beckfoot Upper Heaton is a secondary school in Bradford, Bradford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.1. The school has around 682 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Thorn Lane, Bradford, BD9 6AL | More schools in Bradford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Beckfoot Upper Heaton, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Beckfoot Upper Heaton

What is Beckfoot Upper Heaton's Ofsted rating?
Beckfoot Upper Heaton received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are Beckfoot Upper Heaton's latest exam results?
Beckfoot Upper Heaton: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Beckfoot Upper Heaton located?
Beckfoot Upper Heaton is a secondary school in Bradford, Bradford (BD9 6AL).
How many pupils attend Beckfoot Upper Heaton?
Beckfoot Upper Heaton has around 682 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Beckfoot Upper Heaton with other schools?
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