Beckfoot School vs Bingley Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary 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 School
Bingley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,592 students
Bingley Grammar School
Bingley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,985 students
| Measure | Beckfoot School Bingley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Bingley Grammar School Bingley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #51 of 366 | #148 of 366 |
| National rank | #773 of 4,090 | #1784 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,592 | 1,985 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,592 | 1,985 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 28% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.0 | 46.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.7% | 45.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.9% | 66.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.91 | 3.85 |
| A level points per entry | 34.2 | 33.4 |
| town | Bingley | Bingley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.beckfoot.org | www.bingleygrammar.org |
The verdict
- •Beckfoot School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.3 vs 53.8).
- •Bingley Grammar School is the larger school with 1,985 students compared with 1,592.
- •Beckfoot School is a academy school while Bingley Grammar School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 School better than Bingley Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Beckfoot School ranks higher (75.3 vs 53.8 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 School and Bingley Grammar School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bingley and Bingley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beckfoot School: 1,592. Bingley Grammar School: 1,985. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckfoot School and Bingley Grammar School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Beckfoot School is 51st of 366 and Bingley Grammar School is 148th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).