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Beckfoot Thornton is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,340 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In September 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Beckfoot Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Beckfoot Upper Heaton, Beckfoot School and Beckfoot Oakbank.)
Particular strengths include Sixth form, Finances, Admissions and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Environment.
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Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is poor, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: Below average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very high.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
Provision for special educational needs
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Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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