Making an application
We want to make applying for Beckfoot Upper Heaton as easy as possible, below tells you how to apply for our school and should answer any questions you may have regarding the process.
Bradford Local Authority administers the admissions arrangements for all schools in the Beckfoot Trust. Applications for Beckfoot Upper Heaton will be made using the Local Authority Common Application Form by the national closing date (31 October 2025). This found can be found online here.
In Bradford, parents may list up to five schools on the In-year Application Form or up to five preferences when applying for Year 7 in the normal admissions round. Although legislation gives parents a right to express a preference for a particular school, Beckfoot Trust must
first consider whether there is a place available and then whether your child qualifies for a place using the oversubscription criteria below. If your child could be given a place at more than one of your preferred schools, the LA will offer a place at the highest-ranked preference.
Bradford LA will inform parents of the offer of a place on behalf of the Trust Board on the national offer date.
What’s next?
If you have any queries about applying to our school, get in touch with our school office. Either call them on 01274 493533 or email them on [email protected]. Our incredible reception team will pass on any queries to the relevant team member to help answer any of your questions.
Keep an eye out for open evenings at our school so that you can come get a feel for Beckfoot Upper Heaton, or call reception to arrange a visit. We look forward to meeting you and sharing our amazing school with you.
Working together with local primary schools
At Beckfoot Upper Heaton, we are proud of our strong and supportive partnerships with local primary schools. We work closely with all our feeder schools to ensure that every Year 6 student makes a confident and successful start to life at our school.
Mr Dey (Headteacher at Beckfoot Upper Heaton) and Mrs Mawson (Headteacher at Beckfoot Heaton Primary School) collaborate closely to design an effective transition programme. While there are strong ties between Beckfoot Heaton and Beckfoot Upper Heaton, the programme is designed to benefit all children from across our local community.
As proud members of the Beckfoot Trust, both our schools share a commitment to creating remarkable schools where no child is left behind. This shared vision, alongside a long-standing tradition of local families attending both schools, ensures that transition is built on continuity, care, and high expectations. It’s a partnership grounded in trust, community, and a deep understanding of what our students need to thrive.
