Proposed co-location of Beckfoot Phoenix and Beckfoot Nessfield

Design note 4 - what do we mean?

In addition to the similarities between our new icon and the real Northern Lights, we particularly liked some of the themes the Northern Lights icon represented, namely:

Uniqueness
Reaching for high standards
Our Trust on a journey to Remarkable
Whether you are a student, a teacher or a trusted partner, everyone is on a unique journey, one that will take them to new places and opportunities.

Design note 3 - a bold look

To complement our dynamic new Northern Lights icon, we needed a strong colour pallette and confident, contemporary font.
The contrasting yet complimentary colours in our logo symbolises our value of diversity and unity. We often talk about 'the same but different' at Beckfoot Trust to acknowledge that whilst we have a very clear One Trust identity and clarity on what remarkable means, we also know that one size does not always fit all.

Design note 2 - our Northern Lights

Perhaps the most important part of our new Beckfoot Trust logo is the icon, shown to the right here.

We call it our Northern Lights.

In nature, the Northern Lights are seen as something unique and truly Remarkable that are associated with the North.

Our Northern Lights icon represents The Beckfoot Trust which is also on a constant journey to Remarkable and is strongly associated with the North of England.

Design note 1 - our new Trust logo

As part of our ongoing Journey to Remarkable we felt it was important to give The Beckfoot Trust a strong, conﬁdent and contemporary logo and brand that was worthy of an organisation with such high standards and aspirations.

The new Trust logo was a departure from the previous logo style and was deﬁnitely designed with the future in mind.

We are excited to share details of a potential new chapter for Beckfoot Trust, as we go to consultation on the proposed co-location of Beckfoot Phoenix and Beckfoot Nessfield.

Beckfoot Nessfield is a large site and through thinking differently, there is a brilliant opportunity to share rising costs and therefore benefit the children who attend this school. By creating a ‘satellite’ school for Beckfoot Phoenix in space within the Beckfoot Nessfield building, we are able to add 32 more places for pupils with identified special educational needs.

As part of this process, the proposal will be going to public consultation, this period will last from 24/03/2025 to 14/04/2025. We will be holding a consultation drop-in meeting at Beckfoot Phoenix on Wednesday 26th March 9-10 am, and at Beckfoot Nessfield on Thursday 27th March at 8:45-9:45 am and 5:30-6:30 pm.

Please click on the link below to open the survey and to share your views on the proposal:

Consultation Survey

Beckfoot Nessfield was originally built for 450 pupils and is potentially only going to accommodate 240 by 2027. As such, the expansion of Beckfoot Phoenix will allow excellent use of unused space. We have a long and successful history as a trust of running and managing co-located special and mainstream schools and understand the benefits it can bring to all. There are a growing number of pupils in Bradford who need provision in special schools, and the current facilities are not enough to meet this demand This is a fantastic opportunity for both schools to work collaboratively on a shared site while still maintaining their own strong identity.

The below links provide more information on our plans.

LA Consultation Document

Information Booklet

Design note 4 - what do we mean?

Design note 3 - a bold look

Design note 2 - our Northern Lights

Design note 1 - our new Trust logo

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