The Becket School

Academy converter · Secondary school · West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire
NG2 7QY
Composite score
71.6

The Becket School at a glance

Located in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, The Becket School is a secondary school, classified by the DfE as an academy converter with a Roman Catholic religious character. The school educates roughly 1,180 pupils aged 11 to 18. Ofsted judged the school to be 'Good' at its most recent inspection. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 57.3 — well above the national average (national average: 46). Performance is little changed year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it among the top 11% of secondary schools in England.

65% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, well above the national average of about 45%. 86% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#341
National rank
#23
In East Midlands
#3
In Nottinghamshire
Top 11%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
57.3
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
65%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
86%
% EBacc grade 5+
42%
EBacc average points score
5.43

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Outstanding

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,180 % FSM ever-6 18.9% % EAL 32.7% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed Religious character Roman Catholic

Location

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