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Becket Keys Church of England Free School
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Becket Keys Church of England Free School
- 3.3 (3 reviews)
- Secondary
- Brentwood CM15 9DA
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Rapid progress, exceptionally well
Behaviour and Attitudes: Impeccable behavior, polite and courteous
Qualifications and Training: High-quality, motivated staff with good subject knowledge
Current Educational Practices: Regular whole-school training and personalised support
Strengths and Challenges: High-quality teaching, some need for presentation improvement
Opportunities for Involvement: School is increasingly popular with parents, over-subscribed
Communication: Parents feel school is well led and managed
Parent Satisfaction: Full confidence and respect from parents
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective actions to address behavioural issues
Actions for Quality Improvement: Accurate evaluation and prioritised improvement plans
Managing Bullying and Safety: Outstanding, students feel completely safe
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Christian values promote excellent attitudes and personal development
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad curriculum with after-school enrichment activities
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students thrive in practical work
Outdoor Facilities: Undergoing major refurbishment
Managing and Supporting SEND: High-quality nurturing and intensive support
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About Us
Becket Keys Church of England Free School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 1107 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 66% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 46.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 43% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.19 | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.73% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 49.94% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.13 | 3.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 148 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.25% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 4 | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% 8 | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% 13 | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% 7 | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.14 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.01% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 5 | 48.68% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% 10 | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% 3 | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.83 | 3.1 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.03% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 51.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 38% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 44% | 18.71% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.96 | 30.27 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.87 | 29.45 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.80% | 10.62% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 121 | 171 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 52.72% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 8.09% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 25.34% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 10.08% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.55 | 32.48 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.32 | 30.51 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.5% | 12.97% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 71 | 208 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 54.93% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 6.96% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 22.96% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 11.11% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.72 | 28.53 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.44 | 28.97 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.8% | 10.48% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 210 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 50.44% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 10.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 25.79% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8.33% | 8.8% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 25.31 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 27.52 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 9.13% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 46.42% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.63% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 25.26% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.7% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Becket Keys Church of England Free School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
