Beckfoot Thornton vs The Academy At St. James
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 668 m 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
The Academy At St. James
Bradford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
310 students
| Measure | Beckfoot Thornton Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Academy At St. James Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #271 of 366 | #1470 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2998 of 4,090 | #14402 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,243 | 310 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,243 | 310 |
| Free school meals | 39.7% | 48.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 69.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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.academystjames.com |
The verdict
- •Beckfoot Thornton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.1 vs 17.2).
- •Beckfoot Thornton is the larger school with 1,243 students compared with 310.
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 The Academy At St. James?
On the Success Index (England), Beckfoot Thornton ranks higher (29.1 vs 17.2 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 The Academy At St. James?
About 668 m in a straight line, between Bradford and Bradford in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beckfoot Thornton: 1,243. The Academy At St. James: 310. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckfoot Thornton and The Academy At St. James rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Beckfoot Thornton is 271st of 366 and The Academy At St. James is 1470th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).