Beckfoot Thornton vs Clayton Village Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beckfoot Thornton
Bradford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,243 students
Clayton Village Academy
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
| Measure | Beckfoot Thornton Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Clayton Village Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #271 of 366 | #1224 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2998 of 4,090 | #12324 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,243 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,243 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 39.7% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.76 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bradford | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.beckfootthornton.org | www.claytonvillageprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (29.1 vs 29.4).
- •Beckfoot Thornton is the larger school with 1,243 students compared with 191.
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 Thornton better than Clayton Village Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beckfoot Thornton and Clayton Village Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beckfoot Thornton: 1,243. Clayton Village Academy: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckfoot Thornton and Clayton Village Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Beckfoot Thornton is 271st of 366 and Clayton Village Academy is 1224th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).