The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.0
12.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
69%
26.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
87%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.08
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 161 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 76 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,140
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Canon Andy Scott-Evans (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9DA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGrove House School
Free school · Very close
St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood
Primary · Very close
Brentwood School
Independent · 791m away
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Brentwood County High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Larchwood Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hogarth Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Becket Keys Church of England Free School a selective school?
No. Becket Keys Church of England Free School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Becket Keys Church of England Free School's Ofsted rating?
Becket Keys Church of England Free School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Becket Keys Church of England Free School?
Becket Keys Church of England Free School currently has 1,140 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Becket Keys Church of England Free School take?
Becket Keys Church of England Free School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Becket Keys Church of England Free School?
Becket Keys Church of England Free School is in Brentwood, CM15 9DA, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Becket Keys Church of England Free School have a sixth form?
Yes, Becket Keys Church of England Free School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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