Beckfoot Heaton Primary

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Haworth Road, Bradford, BD9 6LLOpen in maps

Beckfoot Heaton Primary is a primary school in Bradford for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 10th of 106 primary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 November 2019, report published 8 December 2019

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 March 2025

At Beckfoot Heaton, everyone works together to ensure that every pupil is able to have a 'great life'. This includes having high expectations for how pupils behave and achieve. Pupils meet these expectations extremely well. From the early years through to Year 6, pupils thrive here. They achieve highly in all subjects. They also flourish in their personal and social development. Pupils are extremely well prepared for the next stage of their lives and education. Pupils value their education. They relish the opportunity to learn new things and are excited by the school's vibrant and rich curriculum. The school values of commitment, growth and integrity are woven into school life. They are understood and lived by the whole school community. Pupils even have their own song about them, which they sing with enthusiasm, pride and enjoyment. The school is a happy and friendly place to learn. The school builds warm, caring relationships with children and families. This has built a strong sense of community between the school, pupils and their families. Parents and carers are positive about the school. Pupils feel safe and supported. Bullying is rare. Pupils are confident that if bullying did happen, staff would deal with it immediately.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

90 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths81%

81%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths11%

11%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

752 pupils on roll, with places for 754

Eligible for free school meals33.4%

33.4%, 6.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language58.9%

58.9%, 37.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support28.9%

28.9%, 14.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.5%

3.5%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Beckfoot Heaton Primary

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Cottingley Village Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good62% met the expected standard
Sandy Lane Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good76% met the expected standard
Heaton St Barnabas' CofE Aided Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
Margaret McMillan Primary School1 mileOfsted judgements: Good55% met the expected standard
Beckfoot Allerton Primary School and Nursery1 mileOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding42% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
BECKFOOT TRUST
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Laura Burgin
Phone
01274363070
Website
beckfootheaton.org
Address
Haworth Road, Bradford, BD9 6LL
Local authority
Bradford
URN
143094

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.