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Beckfoot Thornton

Bradford, BD13 3BHSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
Progress 8
-0.49
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
211 1st-choice / 247 places
Ranking
#2,594
of 3,141 nationally

About Beckfoot Thornton

Beckfoot Thornton is a popular choice among Bradford families, with 562 applications for 247 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.28. Of the 211 first-preference applications, 198 were offered places, indicating strong local demand. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good overall, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019. Inspectors noted Good marks across all five categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This upward trajectory in official judgement, combined with the high level of applications, suggests that parents are increasingly confident in the direction the school is heading under headteacher Sally Trusselle.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLeaventhorpe Lane, Bradford, Bradford, BD13 3BH
HeadteacherSally Trusselle
Local AuthorityBradford
Number of Pupils1,272
Free School Meals (FSM)36.9%
School Capacity1,272 / 1,300 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
GymnasiumLibrarySwimming PoolMusic RoomsAstro TurfPlaying FieldsSixth Form CentreTennis CourtsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

FootballMartial ArtsCross CountrySwimmingRugbyCricketHockeyRowingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubYoung EnterpriseDramaNewspaperGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beckfoot Thornton

Beckfoot Thornton has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.