Beckfoot School vs Dixons Cottingley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 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
Dixons Cottingley Academy
Bingley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
861 students
| Measure | Beckfoot School Bingley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Dixons Cottingley Academy Bingley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #51 of 366 | #158 of 366 |
| National rank | #773 of 4,090 | #1920 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,592 | 861 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,592 | 861 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 38% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.0 | 46.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.7% | 46.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.9% | 62% |
| EBacc average points | 4.91 | 4.21 |
| A level points per entry | 34.2 | – |
| town | Bingley | Bingley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.beckfoot.org | www.dixonsco.com |
The verdict
- •Beckfoot School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.3 vs 51.1).
- •Beckfoot School is the larger school with 1,592 students compared with 861.
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 Dixons Cottingley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Beckfoot School ranks higher (75.3 vs 51.1 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 Dixons Cottingley Academy?
About 1.4 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. Dixons Cottingley Academy: 861. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckfoot School and Dixons Cottingley Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Beckfoot School is 51st of 366 and Dixons Cottingley Academy is 158th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).