The Becket School

A good academy converter school in Nottinghamshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Becket School.

West Bridgford, NG27QY Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
62.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.38
English & Maths grade 4+ %
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 80.3%
Continue in education or training
62.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 68.0%
Sustained employment
35.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 September 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
The Becket Way
Wilford Lane
West Bridgford, NG27QY
Phone
1159824280
Website
becketonline.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137409
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
The Becket Way, Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, NG2 7QY
Website
http://www.becketonline.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1,087 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Nottingham
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,185
Free School Meals
16.4% (194 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.5% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
68.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
15.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
11.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
67%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
105 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
59.6 (+40.2 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
80.3 (+28.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
56.9 (+17.4 vs average)
Education Continuation:
68.0 (+11.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.38 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
74 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
148
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,185 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(15 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(13 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(14 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(12 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"The Becket Way: Work Hard, Be Loving, Do the Right Thing."

Gospel values: love, kindness, and integrity Character and Habits: perseverance, compassion, and self-discipline Routines and Expectations: following routines that support a respectful learning environment Community and Collective Responsibility Kindness and Gratitude Emotional Resilience Effective Communication Diversity and Inclusion

Catholic ethos; worship is central to school life (The Becket School uses BeInspirational for prayers, reflections and celebrations); the chapel serves as a spiritual hub; linked to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust and the Diocese of Nottingham; liturgical workshops and collective worship are a regular part of student life.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr Paul Greig welcomes visitors and describes The Becket School as a community grounded in shared Catholic faith, with a focus on respectful partnerships with parents and families, high expectations, strong teaching, and commitment to developing every individual.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Football Netball Music Drama Grease The Musical

Sports

Football Hockey Cricket Netball Tennis

Facilities

Indoor sports facilities: Sports Hall, Activity Gym, Main Hall, Activity Room Outdoor sports facilities: football pitches (7 total with various configurations), All Weather Pitch, hockey pitch, cricket nets (six-lane outside and indoor nets), outdoor netball courts, tennis courts Event and meeting facilities: Main Hall with integrated AV/IT, large adjoining space, dining hall, multiple breakout rooms (over 30) Drama facilities: two fully equipped drama studios (one main with lighting rig and staging, one rehearsal space), additional rooms available Music facilities: acoustically suitable spaces in Main Hall and Activity Room with AV capabilities Classroom facilities: Food Classroom (equipped with ovens and gas hobs), Standard Classrooms (up to 30 seats, interactive whiteboards and projectors) Chapel: The Becket School Chapel available for hire; chapel designed as a religious space within the facilities Catering: Aspens catering available for events Additional spaces: Dining hall and various meeting rooms

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum structure KS3 and KS4 English as Additional Language (EAL) Translation Support Extra Curricular Activities LRC – Library Option choices Personal Development Becket Reads Super Curriculum

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