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St Thomas a Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
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St Thomas a Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
- Secondary
- Wakefield WF2 6EQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are meeting higher expectations through a reviewed curriculum and targeted support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, bullying is rare and handled quickly. Pupils are polite and punctual.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff appreciate professional development and feel well supported. Some subjects need more effective teaching strategies.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can provide their views through Ofsted Parent View and participate in bespoke clubs for pupils with SEND.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: New leaders have raised staff expectations and improved transport arrangements. They meet regularly with student leadership groups.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders introduced a coherent curriculum and revised behavior policy, though some areas need better impact analysis.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and resolved quickly. Strong safeguarding culture ensures pupil safety and happiness.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There are strong, positive relationships and effective pastoral support. Some areas need better behavior communication.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils can access a wide range of activities including Latin and the Duke of Edinburgh award programme.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils are supported in balancing academics with various external trips and clubs.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils are well supported; clear information is provided to teachers, and bespoke clubs are available.
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St Thomas a Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 731 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We can develop, live, and flourish in a world that is changing quickly and can occasionally be tough because we have good roots and a healthy environment. In order to enable our students to grow, prosper, and flourish at school and in their lives after their time with us, we also base how we build our school community on fostering this atmosphere for rich and healthy growth. the growth of enduring, supportive, and loving connections both inside and outside of school. Strong physical growth as kids grow into young people and start making decisions about being safe, healthy, and active. Rich emotional development enables students to recognise, react to, and control emotions appropriately as well as develop resilience and self-confidence while being led by the highest moral principles. We demand excellence from everyone in our community and the advancement of our faith. We now have more resources and freedom to support this because we are an academy and are a member of a larger family of Catholic schools. Over the past two years, we have also benefited from significant financial investment in facilities, including a new sports hall and an innovative cycling track. We take great pride in our stellar reputation, which is based on our exceptional pastoral care, offerings in the arts and sports, and top-notch test scores. Because of the school's size and the way we organise learning, we can get to know each student individually and help them reach their God-given potential. We are a Catholic school dedicated to giving children and families from all social and religious origins a distinctive and encouraging education. The greatest approach to learn more about Becket's and how we differ from other schools, including Catholic institutions, is to come visit us, in my opinion.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.2 | 15.1 | 19.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 40% | 48% | 39% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 0.26 | 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 | 44.1 | 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 | 40% | 28.48% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 41.19% | 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 | 29% | 23.55% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 10.06% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 14.52% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.81 | 2.84 | 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 | 94% | 90.71% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 152 | 176 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 82.1% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 36.1% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 9.57% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 51% | 27.19% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.71% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 5.05% | 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 | 0.21 | 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 | 47.6 | 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 | 40% | 34.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 46.7% | 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 | 38% | 21.6% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 12.57% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 16.4% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.31 | 3.18 | 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 | 97% | 91.05% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 176 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 38.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 11.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 52% | 26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.29% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.95% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.19% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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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 | -0.28 | 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 | 43.5 | 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 | 39% 2 | 31.55% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 5 | 46.97% | 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% | 22.14% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 1 | 10.69% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% 7 | 15% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.98 | 3.07 | 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 | 94% | 90.39% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 163 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 82.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 58.17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 11.17% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 30% | 3.67% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.67% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 4.06% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.39% | 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 | -0.28 | 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 | 42.7 | 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 | 37% 14 | 25.62% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 16 | 37.83% | 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 | 41% | 19.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 8 | 8.97% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 5 | 12.24% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.76 | 2.6 | 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 | 96% | 88.11% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 153 | 171 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 74.67% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 31.39% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.28% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 52% | 24.83% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.78% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.44% | 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 | 0.28 | 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 | 49.8 | 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 | 51% | 29.12% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 41.88% | 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 | 44% | 25.73% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 14.58% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 16.31% | 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 | 96% | 84.44% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 176 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 59.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 37.67% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.72% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 48% | 23.72% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.11% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 6.28% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.11% | 2.45% |
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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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Thomas a Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1
