Beckfoot Oakbank vs Laycock Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beckfoot Oakbank
Keighley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,394 students
Laycock Academy
Keighley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
79 students
| Measure | Beckfoot Oakbank Keighley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Laycock Academy Keighley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #303 of 366 | #1226 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3402 of 4,090 | #12332 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,394 | 79 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,394 | 79 |
| Free school meals | 37.3% | 49.4% |
| Capacity filled | 77.4% | 75.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.02 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.2 | – |
| town | Keighley | Keighley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.beckfootoakbank.org/ | www.laycockprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Laycock Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.4 vs 21.7).
- •Beckfoot Oakbank is the larger school with 1,394 students compared with 79.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beckfoot Oakbank better than Laycock Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Laycock Academy ranks higher (29.4 vs 21.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beckfoot Oakbank and Laycock Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Keighley and Keighley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beckfoot Oakbank: 1,394. Laycock Academy: 79. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckfoot Oakbank and Laycock Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Beckfoot Oakbank is 303rd of 366 and Laycock Academy is 1226th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).