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Set Beccles School
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- Beccles NR34 7BQ
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Based on the inspection date: 07 February 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Achievement expectations increasing but not meeting potential.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most behave well, respectful, but some do not meet high expectations consistently.
Current Educational Practices: Staff now have opportunities to work in subject networks and develop teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching staff supported by new trust leadership but quality has declined.
Opportunities for Involvement: Ofsted Parent View available for feedback on the school.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Trust leadership secured support, strategies are new, shared ambition now present.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School's behaviour policy needs more effective and consistent implementation.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Feel safe at school; know how to report concerns.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Most pupils feel safe; systems in place for low attendance not yet sufficient.
Extracurricular Offerings: Range includes robotics, gaming, roller skating, but engagement is low.
Career Counselling Services: Careers programme developing, allows informed future choices.
Managing and Supporting SEND: ‘The Forge’ provides a calm environment; mainstream lesson access beneficial.
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About Us
Set Beccles School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 288 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 19% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We have high expectations for our students at SET Beccles School.
Realize their potential in an environment with high standards and aspirations in terms of their personal, academic, and social lives.
Teachers at SET Beccles School accommodate all pupils, regardless of ability or need, and each student receives a personal education plan.
Together, set appropriate learning objectives for one another and aid one another in achieving them.
The Seckford Education Trust website has more information about our philosophy.
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Realize their potential in an environment with high standards and aspirations in terms of their personal, academic, and social lives.
Teachers at SET Beccles School accommodate all pupils, regardless of ability or need, and each student receives a personal education plan.
Together, set appropriate learning objectives for one another and aid one another in achieving them.
The Seckford Education Trust website has more information about our philosophy.
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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 | -1.68 | 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 | 28.4 | 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 | 19% | 27.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 41.83% | 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 | 6% | 18.17% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.12% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 10.69% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.60 | 2.77 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | 89% | 88.49% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 55 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 81.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 38.96% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 32.35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 4.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.24% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.37% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.76% | 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 | -0.38 | 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 | 38.9 | 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 | 24% | 27.91% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 41.74% | 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 | 13% | 16.55% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 8.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 11.29% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.3 | 2.84 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% | 91.24% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 71 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 86.3% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 39.28% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 35.58% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 4.88% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.46% | 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 | -0.21 | 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 | 39.2 | 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 | 28% 15 | 26.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 11 | 42.5% | 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 | 21% | 24.5% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 3 | 9.22% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 16 | 14.43% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.44 | 3.05 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% | 93.32% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 33 | 137 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 85.48% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 36.73% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 37.89% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 42% | 8.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 2.66% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.59% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.27% | 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 | 0.21 | 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 | 45.9 | 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 | 43% 1 | 27.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 3 | 43.5% | 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 | 53% | 21.2% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 16 | 7.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 2 | 12.59% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.12 | 3.05 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% | 88.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 51 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 77.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 33.1% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 37.07% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 51% | 5.86% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.43% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.98% | 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 | 0.44 | 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 | 46.8 | 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 | 42% | 27.84% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 43.98% | 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 | 73% | 21.47% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 10.55% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 11.63% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% | 89.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 47 | 161 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 66.32% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 37.55% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 37.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 53% | 6.66% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.45% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.68% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.39% | 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
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Set Beccles School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
