WELCOME TO BECKFOOT THORNTON

We are a large, culturally diverse secondary school in Bradford, and our students and staff are proud to belong to this vibrant community. Our school sentence reflects our ambition and the legacy we aim to create: "We do whatever it takes, every day, to ensure that our students acquire the knowledge, build the cultural capital, and develop the character to live their best lives."  This purpose and our values of enjoy, learn, succeed, drives every decision we make. 

As part of the Beckfoot Trust, we are united in our mission of "creating remarkable schools where no child is left behind."  At Beckfoot Thornton we are relentlessly ambitious for every young person. We believe that every student deserves our best, and we are committed to continually improving the quality of education we provide so that all students can thrive academically, socially and personally. 

We are proud to have achieved Good in all areas in our 2023 Ofsted inspection. You can read the full report here: Beckfoot Thornton - Open - Find an Inspection Report - Ofsted

PEOPLE-FIRST CULTURE 

As a Beckfoot Trust school, we are fully aligned with the Trust's People First Charter. We place high value on our staff, their voices, and their professional growth. We are committed to:

• Investing in your professional development
• Actively listening to staff feedback 
• Prioritising your wellbeing 
• Reducing unnecessary workload
• Building strong, respectful working relationships 

Our staff body is dedicated, caring and ambitious for our students. They play a vital role in ensuring every young person can enjoy, learn and succeed in a place where they feel safe and supported. 

JOIN US 

If you share our belief that students can achieve remarkable things, and you want to work in a school where opportunities are created and barriers are removed, we would be delighted to hear from you. 

Sally Trusselle 

Headteacher 

KEY POLICIES 

• Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy – Beckfoot Trust
• Recruitment and Selection Policy – Beckfoot Trust
• Recruitment Privacy Notice – Beckfoot Trust