Bradford Beacon School, Bradford
Bradford Beacon School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Bradford.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Bradford Beacon School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Bradford Beacon School are Oastlers School (0.7 miles); Co-op Academy Southfield (1.6 miles, Good); Coleman Training Development Ltd (1.6 miles); and School of Rock & Media Ltd (1.8 miles).
Oastlers SchoolCo-op Academy SouthfieldColeman Training Development LtdSchool of Rock & Media Ltd
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Bradford Beacon School has an education, health and care plan (15 of 15 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Low Moor Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is New Hall Way, 110 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Bradford Beacon School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
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
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Bradford Beacon School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 28
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 28 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 23 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bradford is 30 (the median across 233 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
36%
Available places
15 pupils
42 places
27 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Bradford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bradford
Across Bradford council
Places available
7,308
Applications
7,489
Got 1st preference
78.1%
Got preferred school
94.4%
All secondary applications across Bradford council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
15
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Bradford Beacon School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
15
Total Pupils
7
Boys
8
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Bradford Beacon School
Questions parents ask about Bradford Beacon School
How many pupils go to Bradford Beacon School?
Bradford Beacon School has around 15 pupils on roll.
Does Bradford Beacon School have specialist SEN provision?
Bradford Beacon School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Bradford Beacon School?
Bradford Beacon School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Bradford Beacon School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 28 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 23 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bradford is 30 (the median across 233 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bradford Beacon School?
Bradford Beacon School is at Yorkshire Drive, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 8LJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)