Beckfoot Upper Heaton
Thorn Lane, Heaton, Bradford, BD9 6ALOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Beckfoot Upper Heaton is a secondary school in Bradford for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 17th of 28 secondary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 March 2018, report published 23 April 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 May 2023
Leaders have created an ethos based on 'excellence, integrity and kindness'. Pupils uphold these values. Leaders' recent focus on the '5 habits of excellence' helps pupils know how to meet the high expectations of teachers. Pupils respond well to reminders when they do not meet expectations. Teachers give gentle reminders to pupils not on task. New routines for returning to learning after break- and lunchtime ensure a calm start to lessons. These clear routines support a consistent approach across the school. In lessons, pupils focus on their learning. They do not stop others from learning. Pupils respect their school environment. Corridors, classrooms and outside areas are litter free. Pupils are welcoming and polite to visitors. They are proud of the way everyone respects others from different backgrounds. Bullying is infrequent. Pupils know that there are adults they can trust if they have a concern. Pupils are confident that adults will help them. Pupils enjoy the clubs and activities on offer. They particularly enjoy the variety of sports and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) clubs. Pupils are keen to take part in enrichment opportunities. Teachers help pupils to consider their future options beyond the school. As a result, older pupils are successful in securing places in education, employment or training. Several girls and boys have recently taken up apprenticeships in engineering.
What the school should improve
- Irregular attendance of pupils impacts on their access to the opportunities on offer at school. Some pupils have gaps in their knowledge because of poor attendance at school. Leaders need to continue to strengthen the strategies they have introduced so that rates of attendance further improve.
- In recent times, there have been some changes at school that have unsettled parts of the school community. As a consequence, some parents and carers have expressed concern about specific issues that impact on their children. Better communication between school and home is needed. Leaders are aware of the need to strengthen parental engagement. Leaders should ensure that parents gain the information they need to be fully informed about the school.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
141 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
679 pupils on roll, with places for 727
Schools near Beckfoot Upper Heaton
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue Girls' Academy | 0.1 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 43.2 |
| Dixons Cottingley Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.7 |
| St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 44.5 |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 44.8 |
| Dixons Allerton Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 41.7 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BECKFOOT TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Biman Dey
- Phone
- 01274493533
- Address
- Thorn Lane, Heaton, Bradford, BD9 6AL
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 142031
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.