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St Thomas a Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy

St Thomas a Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
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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 756 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.

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
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B-
Ofset report Good - Good
Age range 11-16 11-16 11-16
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 17.6 15.5 16.8
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Secondary Exam Result

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 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% 32.7%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 57% 46.7% 45.2%

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% 24.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 17% 12.57% 12.93%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 25% 16.4% 17.08%
EBacc average points score 4.31 3.18 2.96

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 97% 91.05% 90.41%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 151 176 140
Pupils staying in education 93% 85% 86.28%
Further education college or other further education provider 36% 38.29% 34.06%
School sixth forms 4% 11.43% 30.68%
Sixth form colleges 52% 26% 10.44%
Other education destinations 0% 9.29% 11.12%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 2.95% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 3.19% 2.15%

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 -0.28 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% 29.2%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 61% 5 46.97% 43.33%

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 52% 22.14% 25.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 20% 1 10.69% 11.41%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 34% 7 15% 16.42%
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 – 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% 90.21%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 142 163 135
Pupils staying in education 90% 82.78% 84.05%
Further education college or other further education provider 57% 58.17% 33.38%
School sixth forms 4% 11.17% 31.08%
Sixth form colleges 30% 3.67% 8.48%
Other education destinations 0% 9.67% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 4.06% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 3.39% 2.77%

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% 29.12%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 56% 16 37.83% 42.55%

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% 24.65%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 19% 8 8.97% 11.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 27% 5 12.24% 15.92%
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 – 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% 84.86%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 153 171 140
Pupils staying in education 91% 74.67% 73.89%
Further education college or other further education provider 31% 31.39% 28.38%
School sixth forms - 12.28% 31.43%
Sixth form colleges 52% 24.83% 9.11%
Other education destinations - 5.78% 5.91%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 4.67% 2.97%
Pupils staying in employment - 2.44% 2.07%

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% 29.45%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 72% 41.88% 43.01%

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% 25.18%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 27% 14.58% 14.63%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 32% 16.31% 16.18%
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 96% 84.44% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 151 176 144
Pupils staying in education - 59.67% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider 40% 37.67% 30.59%
School sixth forms - 12.72% 32.04%
Sixth form colleges 48% 23.72% 9.01%
Other education destinations - 0.11% 5.68%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 6.28% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 2.11% 2.46%
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Autumn Half Term Holidays 30th Oct 2023 - 3rd Nov 2023
Winter Holidays 25th Dec 2023 - 5th Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024
Spring Holidays 25th Mar 2024 - 5th Apr 2024
Summer Half Term Holidays 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024

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Autumn Term-2 4th Nov 2023 - 24th Dec 2023
Spring Term 6th Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 17th Feb 2024 - 24th Mar 2024
Summer Term 6th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 - 22nd Jul 2024
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Student teacher ratio at St Thomas a Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1

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