Beckfoot Thornton vs Dixons Allerton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 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
Dixons Allerton Academy
Bradford · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
1,775 students
| Measure | Beckfoot Thornton Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Dixons Allerton Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #271 of 366 | #259 of 366 |
| National rank | #2998 of 4,090 | #2919 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 1,243 | 1,775 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,243 | 1,775 |
| Free school meals | 39.7% | 36.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.2 | 41.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.1% | 37.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.4% | 60.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.76 | 3.72 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.4 |
| town | Bradford | Bradford |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.beckfootthornton.org | www.dixonsaa.com |
The verdict
- •Dixons Allerton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.8 vs 29.1).
- •Dixons Allerton Academy is the larger school with 1,775 students compared with 1,243.
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 Dixons Allerton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dixons Allerton Academy ranks higher (30.8 vs 29.1 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 Thornton and Dixons Allerton Academy?
About 1.2 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. Dixons Allerton Academy: 1,775. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckfoot Thornton and Dixons Allerton Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Beckfoot Thornton is 271st of 366 and Dixons Allerton Academy is 259th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).