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St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6EQ, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.8 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
763
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 47% nationally. Approximately 66% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which is a positive indicator of foundational skills. However, there may be room for improvement in the percentage of students attaining grade 5 or above in these subjects, currently at 45%.
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Last inspected: 29 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 46.3 | Top 47% 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%. | 66% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 45% | Top 47% 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%. | 57% | Top 16% 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%. | 44% | Top 16% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.3%
White Other10.4%
Asian Pakistani9.7%
Black African7.9%
Mixed Other6.8%
Asian Indian6.3%
Other3.1%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.66093, -1.48332 · WF2 6EQ
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138950
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 March 2023.
Is St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy scores 48.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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 St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy in GCSEs?
St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.3. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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