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Beckfoot Thornton

Leaventhorpe Lane, Thornton, BD13 3BH

Academy sponsor led for ages 11–16 in Thornton. Mixed intake.

Beckfoot Thornton is a large non-selective secondary academy in Bradford, for ages 11 to 16. Its SEN provision covers moderate and severe learning difficulty, and Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.

The school describes an ambitious curriculum intended to support academic success, cultural capital and character development. It says staff work closely with families and the community to support students.

Ages 11–16 · Secondary
1,272 pupils · On roll
Academy sponsor led · Mixed

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