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Beccles High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Neil Ketteringham

corporate_fareSECKFORD EDUCATION TRUST

location_onBeccles, NR34 7BQ

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

288

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Attainment 8

27.6

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GCSE Rank

#43 in Suffolk

#3,207 of 3,216 nationally

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Beccles High School is a Free schools secondary school in Beccles, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Beccles High School is a free schools in Beccles, Suffolk, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of SECKFORD EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 238 pupils on roll, of whom 51% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 27.6, placing the school #43 in Suffolk and #3,207 of 3,216 nationally. 17.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 5.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 38.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

27.6

Grade 5+ E&M

17.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)5.1%

Entering EBacc10.40%

EBacc APS2.35

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

30.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS2.63

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.68

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

28.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS2.60

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS3.3

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS3.44

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS4.12

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

79%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)15%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

07 February 2024

Inspection Report

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09 May 2018

Inspection Report

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21 May 2014

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-02-07

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-05-09

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-05-21

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

19.3%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

9.2%(22 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 238 pupils. During this period, there were 46 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 19.3%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	238	46	19.3%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	240	137	57.1%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	293	72	24.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	288	83	28.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	294	72	24.5%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	301	51	16.9%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	288	50	17.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	280	68	24.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	283	36	12.7%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	270	22	8.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	272	45	16.5%	4.4%	4
2020/21 (Summer term)	274	30	10.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	278	6	2.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	290	126	43.4%	3.9%	8
2019/20 (Summer term)	302	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	302	38	12.6%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	304	25	8.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	286	39	13.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	296	56	18.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	307	71	23.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	298	46	15.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	295	19	6.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	300	15	5.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	286	11	3.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	285	12	4.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	291	1	0.3%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 27 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 11 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 9 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 4 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

74.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

77.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

31.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree19%

agree36%

disagree23%

strongly disagree12%

don't know9%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree20%

agree31%

disagree20%

strongly disagree24%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree36%

agree24%

disagree8%

strongly disagree23%

don't know1%

not applicable7%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes35%

no65%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree31%

agree15%

disagree15%

strongly disagree31%

dont know8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree31%

agree32%

disagree18%

strongly disagree8%

don't know11%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree26%

agree42%

disagree23%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree24%

agree36%

disagree18%

strongly disagree22%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree18%

agree50%

disagree18%

strongly disagree11%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree39%

disagree19%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree28%

agree35%

disagree18%

strongly disagree11%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes61%

no39%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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