St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy

A good academy converter school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy.

Wakefield, WF26EQ Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
60.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.29
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 62.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
29 March 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Barnsley Road
Wakefield, WF26EQ
Phone
1924303545
Website
st-thomasabecket.bkcat.co.uk/

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138950
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6EQ
Website
https://www.st-thomasabecket.bkcat.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
750 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Leeds (rc)
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
731
Free School Meals
25.0% (183 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
8.9% (65 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
46.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.1
English Attainment 8:
9.9
Maths Attainment 8:
9.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.1
Ebacc English:
97.9%
Ebacc Entry:
17.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
74.5%
Ebacc Languages:
45.5%
Ebacc Maths:
98.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.29
Progress 8 Range:
0.06 to 0.53

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
62.1 (+10.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.5 (+7.0 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.29 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
122
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
731 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Esse Quam Videri"

Faith Hope Love Justice Solidarity Temperance Courage Practical Wisdom

St Thomas à Becket is a Catholic secondary school with chaplaincy and Catholic Life; welcomes pupils from all faiths and none; part of the Diocese of Leeds and BKCAT; motto Esse Quam Videri; offers prayer, worship and liturgy, Masses, Sacrament of Reconciliation, and pilgrimages, while emphasising an inclusive, nurturing community.

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher Dr Patrick Caldwell describes St Thomas à Becket as a Catholic, inclusive, and high-achieving community serving Wakefield since 1967; emphasizes respect, kindness, and excellence; highlights outstanding facilities (cycle circuit and large sports hall), pastoral care, and staff dedication to bringing out the best in pupils.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Cycle circuit (British Cycling standards) Large sports hall

Facilities

Cycle circuit built to British Cycling standards Large sports hall

Curriculum Highlights

RE English Maths Science History Geography Modern Foreign Languages Art Business Studies Computer Science Design and Technology Drama Food Preparation and Nutrition Health and Social Care ICT Music Physical Education PSHE Textiles

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