The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.3
13.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
65%
22.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
81%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.14
Band 4Source: 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
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 172 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,180
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Greig (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Becket Way, Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7QY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouth Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School
Primary · 509m away
The Nottingham Emmanuel School
Secondary · 601m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 759m away
Greythorn Primary School
Primary · 959m away
CP Riverside School
Free school · 1.1km away
Riverside Primary School and Early Years Unit
Primary · 1.3km away
Victoria Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The West Bridgford School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Becket School a selective school?
No. The Becket School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Becket School's Ofsted rating?
The Becket School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Becket School?
The Becket School currently has 1,180 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Becket School take?
The Becket School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Becket School?
The Becket School is in West Bridgford, NG2 7QY, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Becket School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Becket School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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