Compare Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery and Harden Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery (Primary) in Bingley; Harden Primary School (Primary) in Bingley; St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (Primary) in Bingley — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery, Harden Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy. They are primary phase and academy converter type located around Bingley, West Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery), published Sep 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery (Sep 2023). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 600, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–20–25%; spread across trusts such as Beckfoot Trust, Exceed Academies Trust and Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery BD16 4JS	Harden Primary School BD16 1LJ	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy BD16 4HQ
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Bingley West Yorkshire BD16 4JS	Bingley West Yorkshire BD16 1LJ	Bingley West Yorkshire BD16 4HQ
Latest Ofsted	2 13 Sep 2023	2 16 Oct 2019	2 9 Mar 2020
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	230	214	210
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Beckfoot Trust	Exceed Academies Trust	Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust
Website	www.beckfootpriestthorpe.org	www.hardenprimaryacademy.co.uk	sjb.bcwcat.co.uk
Telephone	01274564879	01535273847	01274564883
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Beckfoot Priestthorpe Primary School & Nursery

BD16 4JS

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Bingley
West Yorkshire
BD16 4JS
Ofsted: 2 13 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Beckfoot Trust
Website: www.beckfootpriestthorpe.org
Telephone: 01274564879

Harden Primary School

BD16 1LJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Bingley
West Yorkshire
BD16 1LJ
Ofsted: 2 16 Oct 2019
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Exceed Academies Trust
Website: www.hardenprimaryacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01535273847

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

BD16 4HQ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Bingley
West Yorkshire
BD16 4HQ
Ofsted: 2 9 Mar 2020
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust
Website: sjb.bcwcat.co.uk
Telephone: 01274564883

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.