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.

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.

Admissions Arrangements Consultation Response January 2026

Consultation

In line with our statutory duty as an Admission Authority outlined in the DfE Admissions Code and further to the agreement from Trust Board for a consultation to take place as detailed below, this report provides details of the outcome for Trustees following the end of consultation.

  • A reduction to the Pupil Admission Number (PAN) at Beckfoot Allerton from 60 to 45

Consultation must last for a minimum of 6 weeks and must take place between 1 October and 31 January in the determination year. In accordance with statutory guidance, these consultations ran from 18 November 2025 to 6 January 2026.

The consultation invited representatives from a range of stakeholders including:

  • Parents/carers at each school
  • Members of the public
  • Staff
  • All schools in Bradford via the Local Authority
  • Bradford Local Authority

Full details of the consultation and how to access were published on the Beckfoot Trust website, the Beckfoot Allerton school website and Bradford Schools Online. The Headteacher updated the staff through briefing and families with a letter inviting response to the consultation.

Next Steps

As the Admissions Authority, the Trust Board are required to determine the Admission Arrangements for 2026/7 by 28 February 2026.

Respondents who have indicated they would like to be informed of the outcome of consultation will be sent an email with the outcome and decision.

The arrangements will be sent to the Local Authority and published on the school websites by 15March 2026.

Responses to the consultation for 2026/27 admission year for a reduction to Pupil Admission Number (PAN) at Beckfoot Allerton:

Reduction of PAN from 60 to 45

This reduction is planned in line with the number of places required in the planning area for Beckfoot Allerton. There is a forecast surplus of places in the area. The impact is therefore expected to be a positive one and will allow both Beckfoot Allerton and other local primary schools to match the demand for required places.


Response to Consultation

Respondents were asked to select if they were in favour of a reduction from 60.

Number of responses
Yes1
No 0
Total 1

Respondents were asked to tick which of the following categories best represented their interest in this consultation.

Number of responses
Parent/carer0
School staff0
Member of the public 0
Local Authority 1
Community or religious organisation 0
Politician 0
Other0
Total1

Trust Response:

  • There were no objections raised during consultation.
  • The Local Authority support the proposal as it will leave sufficient places in the planning area to accommodate local families. This support is based on an understanding that the trust will work closely with the Local Authority should a future need arise.

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