This week

Given the extreme weather conditions forecast for the remainder of this week, we have decided to allow all students the choice of following attire for the next 3 days:
- their full their normal full school uniform with normal school shoes (jumper does not have to be worn); or
- their full Beckfoot School PE kit with trainers (hoodie does not have to be worn).
No other items of clothing will be permitted. 
For post -16 students, this will also include the wearing of smart shorts.
On Monday 29 June 2026, we will revert back to normal full school uniform with normal school shoes during the day.
Remember: we strongly recommend bringing plenty of water, sun protection, including sun cream and a hat/cap (to be worn whilst outside during breaktimes, PE lessons, and other outdoor activities), to help protect against the sun.
For outdoor PE lessons, students should come prepared for activity in the heat. Please note that sunglasses cannot be worn during PE, but suitable sun hats are encouraged when outside.
Please take care.

Admissions

Admissions

Beckfoot Trust is the admissions authority for schools in the Trust, including Beckfoot, and recommendations on admissions arrangements are made through the Trust Board.

The planned number for the admission to Year 7 in the school year commencing 2027 will be a maximum of 270.

Admissions Arrangements 2027/28
Admissions Arrangements 2026/27

Making an application

We want to make applying for Beckfoot as easy as possible. The information below tells you how to apply for our school and should answer any questions you may have regarding the process.

Bradford Local Authority administers the admissions arrangements for all schools in the Beckfoot Trust. Applications for Beckfoot will be made using the Local Authority Common Application Form by the national closing date (31 October 2026). This found can be found online here.

In Bradford, parents may list up to five schools on the In-year Application Form or up to five preferences when applying for Year 7 in the normal admissions round. Although legislation gives parents a right to express a preference for a particular school, Beckfoot Trust must
first consider whether there is a place available and then whether your child qualifies for a place using the oversubscription criteria within the Admissions Arrangements 2027/28 document. If your child could be given a place at more than one of your preferred schools, the LA will offer a place at the highest-ranked preference.

Bradford LA will inform parents of the offer of a place on behalf of the Trust Board on the national offer date.

Applying for secondary school

What’s next?

Keep an eye out for open evenings at our school so that you can come get a feel for Beckfoot. We look forward to meeting you and sharing our amazing school with you.

Working together with local primary schools

At Beckfoot School, we are proud of the strong and supportive partnerships we share with our local feeder primary schools. We work closely together to ensure that every pupil experiences a smooth and successful transition to Beckfoot.

As proud members of the Beckfoot Trust, Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School holds priority feeder school status for our school. This means that children who attend Beckfoot Priestthorpe in Year 5 will be allocated a place at Beckfoot School when applications are processed, provided Beckfoot is named at their first-choice. This guarantee is not affected by where families live.

Learn more

Admissions Team

Please see following link for information on the Bradford Admissions Team. It includes contact information and other important information that you may need.

Admissions: https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/content/admissions

Admissions Arrangements: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/education-and-skills/school-admissions/admission-arrangements/

Appeals: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/education-and-skills/school-admissions/make-an-appeal/