Beckfoot Upper Heaton vs John Smeaton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 25 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beckfoot Upper Heaton
Bradford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
679 students
John Smeaton Academy
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
677 students
| Measure | Beckfoot Upper Heaton Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | John Smeaton Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #314 of 366 | #345 of 366 |
| National rank | #3573 of 4,090 | #3871 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 679 | 677 |
| Pupils on roll | 679 | 677 |
| Free school meals | 49.3% | 40.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.4% | 75.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.3 | 29.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.2% | 14.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.2% | 34.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.26 | 2.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bradford | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.beckfootupperheaton.org/ | www.johnsmeatonacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Beckfoot Upper Heaton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.6 vs 13.2).
- •Beckfoot Upper Heaton is the larger school with 679 students compared with 677.
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 Upper Heaton better than John Smeaton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Beckfoot Upper Heaton ranks higher (19.6 vs 13.2 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 Upper Heaton and John Smeaton Academy?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beckfoot Upper Heaton: 679. John Smeaton Academy: 677. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckfoot Upper Heaton and John Smeaton Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Beckfoot Upper Heaton is 314th of 366 and John Smeaton Academy is 345th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).