Hazelbeck Special School, Bingley
Hazelbeck Special School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Bingley, part of Beckfoot Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hazelbeck Special School in detail
Hazelbeck Special School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Hazelbeck Special School are Chellow Heights Special School (1.8 miles, Good); High Park School (1.8 miles, Good); Prism Independent School (3.3 miles, Good); and Beechcliffe Special School (4.6 miles).
Chellow Heights Special SchoolHigh Park SchoolPrism Independent SchoolBeechcliffe Special School
The trust
Hazelbeck Special School is one of 10 schools run by Beckfoot Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 11 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
37.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 38.8% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (48%) and White British (43%).
Almost every pupil at Hazelbeck Special School has an education, health and care plan (178 of 178 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Hazelbeck Special School provides for pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bingley Rail Station, about 1050 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Beckfoot Grammar School, 170 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 99 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bradford (404).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Hazelbeck Special School issued 11 suspensions, 7 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils at this remarkable school embark on a vibrant and fulfilling journey each day. They arrive with smiles, eager to engage in the nurturing environment where they feel supported and valued. The school's relentless ambition for pupils' success is evident in every aspect of its work. Leaders and staff share an ongoing dedication to excellence. Their shared vision of 'no child left behind' is fully realised.
Pupils benefit from the broad and ambitious curriculum that is carefully tailored to their individual needs. Pupils rise to the high expectations that staff have for them. They are supported by individualised education plans and dedicated staff who know them well. Their achievements are celebrated. Any gaps in learning are swiftly addressed. As a result, pupils thrive and are ready for their next steps.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
This inclusive school's commitment to supporting pupils' academic and wider development is truly exceptional. The curriculum is meticulously crafted to meet the diverse needs of all pupils. Cultivating independence is a central focus. There is a tenacious approach to ensuring that pupils are ready for their next steps and that these next steps are both meaningful and suitably ambitious.
The school's determination to secure the best possible outcomes for their pupils gives pupils every opportunity to be valued members of society. Many pupils access a variety of accredited courses and qualifications. Older students in the sixth form are looking forward to college courses in a range of subjects. Some are keen to be mechanics, and others would like to help in special school environments as they themselves have been helped.
From Ofsted's July 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its February 2015 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
37.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Autism, SLD, PMLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Hazelbeck Special School
Recycling Week
29 Sep 2026
Jeans for Genes
22 Sep 2026
National Fitness Day/Week
20 Sep 2026
Rosh Hashanah
18 Sep 2026
Meet the Teacher dates
11 Sep 2026
Summer News
19 Jul 2026
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Hazelbeck Special School is in Bradford; for families living there:
- Bradford's school travel policy: Home to school travel and transport policy for children of compulsory school age
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 6 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot.
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
127%
Over capacity
178 pupils
140 places
38 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Bingley
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bingley
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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
178
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Hazelbeck Special School provides for pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
178
Total Pupils
121
Boys
57
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
8.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,434
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
13.2%
Overall absence
37.8%
Persistent absence
111
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Hazelbeck Special School
What is Hazelbeck Special School's Ofsted rating?
Hazelbeck Special School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Hazelbeck Special School?
No fixed boundary. When Hazelbeck Special School is oversubscribed, Bradford allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Hazelbeck Special School?
Hazelbeck Special School has around 178 pupils on roll. 37% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Hazelbeck Special School have specialist SEN provision?
Hazelbeck Special School provides for pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Hazelbeck Special School?
13.2% of sessions were missed at Hazelbeck Special School in 2024/25. 37.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hazelbeck Special School?
Apply through Bradford's coordinated admissions process, naming Hazelbeck Special School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Hazelbeck Special School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 6 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot. 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 Hazelbeck Special School?
Hazelbeck Special School is at Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1EE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)