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Beckfoot Thornton

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Beckfoot Thornton

Leaventhorpe Lane, Thornton, Bradford, BD13 3BH

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Pupils
1,272
Ages
11-16
FSM
36.9%
Attainment 8
40.1
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.0%
Basics 9-5
34.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
52.1%
EBacc APS
3.76
EBacc 9-5
13.9%
EBacc 9-4
25.1%
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About Beckfoot Thornton

Beckfoot Thornton is a secondary school in Bradford, Bradford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.1. The school has around 1,272 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Leaventhorpe Lane, Bradford, BD13 3BH | More schools in Bradford

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Sept 2023 — Good
  2. Sept 2019 — Requires improvement
  3. May 2014 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Thornton Grammar School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Beckfoot Thornton

What is Beckfoot Thornton's Ofsted rating?
Beckfoot Thornton received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Beckfoot Thornton's latest exam results?
Beckfoot Thornton: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Beckfoot Thornton located?
Beckfoot Thornton is a secondary school in Bradford, Bradford (BD13 3BH).
How many pupils attend Beckfoot Thornton?
Beckfoot Thornton has around 1,272 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Beckfoot Thornton with other schools?
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