Bradford Beacon School, Bradford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Bradford Beacon School has been purpose-built to support children with autism, with specially designed spaces and sensory facilities. The school works closely with therapists and professionals to meet each child's full range of needs. Staff are trained in approaches specific to these pupils' needs, including managing dysregulation and physical intervention where required.
Key Strengths
- Carefully planned curriculum pathways tailored to pupils' different stages of learning and developmental needs
- Strong safeguarding foundations with trained leads, clear policies adapted for non-verbal pupils, and strategic oversight
- High-quality premises with thoughtfully designed spaces including sensory rooms, breakout areas, and secure outdoor spaces
- Comprehensive support through partnerships with therapists for speech, language and communication
- Clear behavior and anti-bullying policies with an affirmative approach suited to pupils' needs
Areas for Improvement
- One outdoor space area requires suitable covers for air conditioning units before use
- School is in the early staffing phase with plans to grow to full capacity of 42 pupils over two years
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with trained leads in place, up-to-date policies aligned with statutory guidance, and specific provisions for non-verbal pupils to make disclosures using signs and symbols.
Extracurricular Activities
Community involvement through national events and charity days, assembly programme, world about us themes
Bradford Beacon School is a new specialist school designed for pupils with autism and an education, health and care plan. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards when it opens.
At a Glance
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Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
36%
Available places
15 pupils
42 capacity
27 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bradford
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Admissions Demand - Bradford
Places available
7,315
Applications
7,685
Got 1st preference
77.4%
Got preferred school
93.7%
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