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The Becket School
The Becket Way, Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7QY, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.0 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,180
Capacity
1,087
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 11% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 86%, while 84% progress to university, with 44% attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction appears high, although limited data on other aspects of school life is available.
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Last inspected: 21 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 57.3 | Top 11% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 86% | Top 9% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 65% | Top 13% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 81% | Top 6% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 61% | Top 6% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 84% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 44% | Top 20% |
Based on 105 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.1%
White Other13.9%
Black African11.3%
Asian Indian7.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.3%
Asian Chinese3.8%
Mixed Other3.6%
Asian Other2.8%
Black Other2.2%
Other2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
White Irish1.3%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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52.92778, -1.15432 · NG2 7QY
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137409
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.becketonline.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Becket School rated by Ofsted?
The Becket School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2022.
Is The Becket School a good school?
The Becket School scores 84.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Becket School in GCSEs?
The Becket School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.3. 86% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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