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St Thomas Becket Catholic School

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

personMr Paul McCahill

corporate_fareOUR LADY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST LTD

location_onNorthampton, NN3 6HT

language Visit Website phone 1604493211

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

872

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Attainment 8

38.7

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GCSE Rank

#19 in West Northamptonshire

#2,709 of 3,216 nationally

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St Thomas Becket Catholic School is a Academy converter secondary school in Northampton, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

St Thomas Becket Catholic School is an academy converter in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of OUR LADY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST LTD. The school has approximately 900 pupils on roll, of whom 30% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.7, placing the school #19 in West Northamptonshire and #2,709 of 3,216 nationally. 31.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 13 A-level subjects. 59.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 36.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.75 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.5× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 24.2 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

38.7

Grade 5+ E&M

31.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.6%

Entering EBacc15.80%

EBacc APS3.36

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18.40%

EBacc APS3.26

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS3.25

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS3.66

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc70%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS3.01

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS3.36

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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

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.75

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*12.5%

Achieving A*–A36.1%

Achieving A*–B59.7%

VA Banding Well above average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered13

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.11

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate92.90%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate92.70%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 November 2022

Inspection Report

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18 May 2022

Inspection Report

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12 February 2019

Inspection Report

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07 April 2016

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-11-08

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-02-12

S5 Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2015-02-24

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

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

22.2%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

10.3%(93 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 900 pupils. During this period, there were 200 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 22.2%, 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)	900	200	22.2%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	916	240	26.2%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	893	233	26.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	887	195	22.0%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	895	250	27.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	877	215	24.5%	6.6%	3
2022/23 (Spring term)	872	193	22.1%	6.4%	5
2022/23 (Autumn term)	856	227	26.5%	5.9%	5
2021/22 (Summer term)	833	111	13.3%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	840	90	10.7%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	849	132	15.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	751	49	6.5%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	751	1	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	748	34	4.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	685	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	685	25	3.6%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	681	60	8.8%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	665	65	9.8%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	677	41	6.1%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	672	40	6.0%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	638	46	7.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	634	46	7.3%	3.0%	3
2017/18 (Autumn term)	621	19	3.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	665	23	3.5%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	668	17	2.5%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	677	18	2.7%	3.1%	2

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 62 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 25 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 17 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 12 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 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.

68.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

70.0%Positive

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

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree21%

agree44%

disagree11%

strongly disagree21%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree17%

agree36%

disagree32%

strongly disagree12%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree21%

agree26%

disagree17%

strongly disagree21%

not applicable15%

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

yes23%

no77%

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

strongly agree27%

agree33%

disagree13%

strongly disagree27%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree36%

agree30%

disagree14%

strongly disagree8%

don't know12%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree21%

agree53%

disagree14%

strongly disagree11%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree30%

agree44%

disagree17%

strongly disagree9%

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

strongly agree33%

agree53%

disagree9%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree36%

agree55%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree27%

agree32%

disagree11%

strongly disagree15%

don't know15%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes62%

no38%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

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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