Beckfoot Nessfield
Keighley, BD22 6NP · Bradford · primary school
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148th of 156 primary schools in Bradford we can score, 157 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,846 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9/10 among them, against 1.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 51.0 · 21 | 62% | 1.28 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Beckfoot Nessfield overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 1.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 252 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific interventions are in place to help students progress towards the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Beckfoot Nessfield
Overview
Beckfoot Nessfield is a primary school that “deliberately places personal development on a par with academic achievement.” The report describes a calm environment where pupils are “happy and safe,” with bullying being rare. Leaders maintain an accurate view of the school, ensuring staff workload is well managed while supporting continued improvement.
Strengths
- Early years provision is “very effective,” with consistently high outcomes in year 1 phonics tests.
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes to school,” valuing kindness, good manners, and house rewards that foster community.
- Attendance systems are successful, supported by effective pastoral care including mental health counsellors and dental check-up projects.
- A “well-thought-out enrichment programme” is built into the regular school day, offering experiences such as bike-ability and museum workshops.
- The personal development programme is “effectively taught,” helping pupils develop strong knowledge of the world and their place within it.
Areas to improve
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in the classroom is variable; the school should support all staff to adapt teaching at the time of first instruction.
- In mathematics, older pupils do not get sufficient opportunities to practise new learning, leading to gaps; the school should ensure these are addressed successfully.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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