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Beckfoot Upper Heaton Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Beckfoot Upper Heaton is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Bradford , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 682 pupils, and a capacity of 727 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

682

Pupils

727

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Beckfoot Upper Heaton Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Beckfoot Upper Heaton sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bradford. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bradford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Beckfoot Upper Heaton — School Information

Full address
Thorn Lane, Heaton, Bradford, BD9 6AL
Local authority
Bradford
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
43.3% of pupils
DfE URN
142031

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Frequently Asked Questions — Beckfoot Upper Heaton

Is Beckfoot Upper Heaton oversubscribed?

Beckfoot Upper Heaton is operating close to its capacity of 727 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Beckfoot Upper Heaton?

Admission to Beckfoot Upper Heaton is managed by Bradford. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Beckfoot Upper Heaton cover?

Beckfoot Upper Heaton is a secondary school in Bradford, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Beckfoot Upper Heaton?

Beckfoot Upper Heaton was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.