Best secondary schools in Bingley (2026)
Bingley has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Beckfoot School, in the top 23% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 48.7, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Bingley has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 23% in England |
Beckfoot School Bingley |
51.5 | 53.0 | 58% | Not judged | |
2 Top 41% in England |
Bingley Grammar School Bingley |
47.4 | 46.5 | 46% | No rating | |
3 Top 42% in England |
Dixons Cottingley Academy Bingley |
47.3 | 46.7 | 47% | Good |
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What is the best secondary school in Bingley?
On exam results over the last three years, Beckfoot School is the top-ranked secondary school in Bingley, in the top 23% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.