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Beechcliffe Special School

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Beechcliffe Special School

Green Head Road, Utley, Keighley, BD20 6ED

Academy special converter · Ages 11–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
May 2013

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

Academic picture

1.0school · 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
1.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

1.0

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2024/251.046.0

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

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
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% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.05
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Carlton Keighley
0.11 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
0.56 km away · Academy sponsor led
Requires improvement
Beckfoot Oakbank
2.98 km away · Academy sponsor led
Inadequate
South Craven School
5.19 km away · Academy converter
Good
Bingley Grammar School
5.39 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good

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About Beechcliffe Special School

Beechcliffe Special School is a secondary school in Keighley, Bradford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 1.0. The school has around 244 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Green Head Road, Keighley, BD20 6ED | More schools in Bradford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Beechcliffe Special School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

  1. Jul 2022 — School remains Good (predecessor: Beechcliffe Special School)
  2. May 2013 — Good (predecessor: Beechcliffe Special School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Beechcliffe Special School

What is Beechcliffe Special School's Ofsted rating?
Beechcliffe Special School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are Beechcliffe Special School's latest exam results?
Beechcliffe Special School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 1.0. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Beechcliffe Special School located?
Beechcliffe Special School is a secondary school in Keighley, Bradford (BD20 6ED).
How many pupils attend Beechcliffe Special School?
Beechcliffe Special School has around 244 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Beechcliffe Special School with other schools?
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