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Becket Keys Church of England Free School
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9DA, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.4 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,140
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 56.0, this secondary school stands out for its academic excellence, placing in the top 13% nationally. An impressive 84% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 69% secure grade 5 or higher. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community for students.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 56.0 | Top 13% 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%. | 84% | Top 12% 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%. | 69% | Top 10% 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%. | 87% | Top 4% 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%. | 67% | Top 4% 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%. | 74% | 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%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 112 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (354 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
96%
School has high expectations
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
My child is happy
96%
I'd recommend this school
95%
School keeps me informed
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
92%
School supports development
86%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.1%
White Other4.6%
Black African4.3%
Asian Indian3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.62711, 0.30223 · CM15 9DA
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Becket Keys Church of England Free School rated by Ofsted?
Becket Keys Church of England Free School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Becket Keys Church of England Free School a good school?
Becket Keys Church of England Free School scores 94.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Becket Keys Church of England Free School?
Based on 354 Ofsted Parent View responses, Becket Keys Church of England Free School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Becket Keys Church of England Free School in GCSEs?
Becket Keys Church of England Free School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.0. 84% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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