Beechcliffe Special School

About Beechcliffe Special School

Beechcliffe Special School is an academy special converter in Keighley, Bradford, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 244 pupils on roll. It is part of CARLTON ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1.2 (2025/26). 58.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 21.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bradford →

School Type

Academy special converter

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

244 / 224 (109%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Green Head Road, Keighley, Bradford, BD20 6ED

Phone

01535603041

Head Teacher

Lee Harris

Website

http://www.beechcliffeschool.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Beechcliffe Special School?

Beechcliffe Special School is an academy special converter in Keighley, Bradford, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does Beechcliffe Special School have?

Beechcliffe Special School has 244 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Beechcliffe Special School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Beechcliffe Special School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1.2 in 2025/26.

Is Beechcliffe Special School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Beechcliffe Special School is part of CARLTON ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Beechcliffe Special School?

Beechcliffe Special School is located at Green Head Road, Keighley, Bradford, BD20 6ED.