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Thomas Becket Catholic School
- 2.3 (3 reviews)
- Secondary
- Northampton NN3 6HT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Leaders prioritize pupils’ personal development, and pupils make informed course choices at key stages.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well; small number need help, which staff provide effectively.
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers have strong subject knowledge and give clear explanations and opportunities to practice new knowledge.
Strengths and Challenges: Provision for SEND is strong, effective support for reading, but some inconsistent feedback practices.
Current Educational Practices: Some teachers lack consistency in checking learning and providing effective feedback.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents' views are collected through Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: School communicates effectively about progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are generally happy and satisfied with the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle bullying swiftly and fairly; consistent support for victims and perpetrators.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Determined to improve school rapidly with clear plans ensuring long-lasting improvements.
Managing Bullying and Safety: School does not tolerate bullying; leaders take swift action.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong partnerships with local agencies, committed safeguarding leaders.
Extracurricular Offerings: All students participate in the ‘electives’ program to build teamwork and resilience.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Electives program provides cultural and social learning opportunities.
Outdoor Facilities: Inclusive sports competitions ensure everyone can take part.
Career Counselling Services: Good advice on next steps in education, training, or employment; work experience opportunities.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Range of academic and vocational courses matches pupils' needs.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Strong provision; effective identification of needs and support in lessons.
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Thomas Becket Catholic School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 887 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 33% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
92.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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A community of learners. Our work is centred on learning. We want our school to be a setting for exceptional learning. Parents, teachers, and kids all gain knowledge. As professionals, it is our duty to establish the learning environment's culture and atmosphere. We want to be the greatest school we can be, which entails being the finest in the nation. A community that listens. St. Thomas was a man who followed his conscience; similarly, we pay attention to the children, the parents, and one another. We will know how to proceed if we pay close attention to what they have to say. Faith, Justice, Compassion, Truth, and Respect comprise our core values. Explore our values in more detail here. You may learn more about the function of the chaplaincy at Thomas Becket here. Chaplaincy is a significant aspect of life at our school.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | - | 19 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 33% | 98% | 32% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 4.20% | 35.00% | 4.50% |
| 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 | -0.23 | 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 | 36.9 | 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 | 33% | 29.23% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 44% | 42.99% |
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% | 21.95% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 9.77% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 13.74% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.25 | 2.74 | 2.82 |
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 | 86% | 94.62% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 94 | 170 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 88.5% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 32.35% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 42.54% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.58% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.62% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.65% | 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 | 0.01 | 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 | 41.2 | 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 | 31% | 32.87% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 47.76% | 45.26% |
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 | 51% | 23.71% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 12.08% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 17.11% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.66 | 3.04 | 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 | 93% | 94.96% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 124 | 171 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 91% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 36.54% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 40.92% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.04% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.42% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.63% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.21% | 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 | 35.4 | 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 | 18% 17 | 27.24% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 9 | 41.86% | 43.34% |
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 | 50% | 20.19% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 3 | 8.38% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 3 | 12.81% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.01 | 2.65 | 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 | 90% | 94.52% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 132 | 170 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 86.3% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 32.91% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 42% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.35% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.91% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.39% | 2.76% |
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 | 0.06 | 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 | 41.5 | 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 | 35% 5 | 27.57% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 1 | 41.3% | 42.58% |
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 | 12% | 22% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 7 | 8.76% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 3 | 13.46% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.36 | 2.7 | 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 | 95% | 90.52% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 174 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 82.48% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 32.91% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 43.04% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.04% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 6.3% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.96% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.65% | 2.06% |
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 | -0.39 | 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 | 39.1 | 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 | 30% | 27.33% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 40.33% | 43.04% |
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% | 22.69% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 12.56% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 13.75% | 16.23% |
| 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 | 95% | 89.36% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 171 | 175 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 76.73% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 35.73% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 40.23% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.27% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.82% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.05% | 2.46% |
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 | 23.36 | 26.95 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.28 | 27.85 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.20% | 9.32% | 13.64% |
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 | 5 | 170 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 58.48% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.43% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 21.22% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.87% | 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 | 28.54 | 30.77 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.33 | 29.91 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 12.29% | 17.69% |
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 | 45 | 202 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 57.64% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 5.05% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 21.09% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 18% | 8.18% | 10.7% |
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 | 19.38 | 25.98 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 21.36 1 | 26.02 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 7.93% | 13.04% |
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 | 40 | 223 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 50% | 53.52% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 8% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 25.67% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 9.33% | 8.8% |
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 | 19.41 3 | 25.91 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 22.33 5 | 27 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 8.94% | 13.34% |
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 | - | 34.23% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.14% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.27% | 4.22% |
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 | 22.34 | 22.09 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.08 | 23.95 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 7.8% | 12.63% |
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 | 11 | 34.8% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.1% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 22.9% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 2.7% | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thomas Becket Catholic School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
