Set Beccles School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Free schools |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Address | Castle Hill, NR34 7BQ |
| School Website | www.becclesschool.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1502718850 |
| URN | 138274 |
School Census
| Total | 288 |
| Girls/Boys | 149/139 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.7%/48.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 127 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 19.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/02/2024 | Requires improvement |
| 21/05/2014 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 07/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 21/05/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 30.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 16.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 31.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.63 |
| Progress 8 | -1.15 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 28.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 19% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 28% |
| Entering EBacc | 6% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.59 |
| Progress 8 | -1.71 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 41% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.3 |
| Progress 8 | -0.38 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 53 |
| As first preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 62 |
| As first preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 89 |
| As first preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 41 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 40 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 99 |
| As first preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 41 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 40 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 97 |
| As first preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 53 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 114 |
| As first preference | 56 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 62 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 69 |
| As first preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 81 |
| As first preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 46 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 44 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 92 |
| As first preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 40 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 35 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 32 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 158 |
| As first preference | 76 |
| As second preference | 59 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 80 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 76 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 155 |
| As first preference | 68 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 76 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 68 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 41% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 7% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 35% |
| no | 65% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| dont know | 8% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 61% |
| no | 39% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Beccles Primary Academy
(0.19 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ellough Road, , NR34 7AB
The Albert Pye Community Primary School
(0.42 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Frederick's Road, , NR34 9UL