Beckfoot Oakbank vs Parkside School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.8 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
Parkside School
Bradford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,061 students
| Measure | Beckfoot Oakbank Keighley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Parkside School Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #303 of 366 | #294 of 366 |
| National rank | #3402 of 4,090 | #3309 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,394 | 1,061 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,394 | 1,061 |
| Free school meals | 37.3% | 27.1% |
| Capacity filled | 77.4% | 77.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.3 | 36.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.9% | 22.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.1% | 43.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.02 | 3.18 |
| A level points per entry | 31.2 | 23.1 |
| town | Keighley | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.beckfootoakbank.org/ | www.parksideschool.net |
The verdict
- •Parkside School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.2 vs 21.7).
- •Beckfoot Oakbank is the larger school with 1,394 students compared with 1,061.
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 Parkside School?
On the Success Index (England), Parkside School ranks higher (23.2 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 Parkside School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Keighley and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beckfoot Oakbank: 1,394. Parkside School: 1,061. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckfoot Oakbank and Parkside School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Beckfoot Oakbank is 303rd of 366 and Parkside School is 294th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).