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St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy

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St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy

Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6EQ

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
763
Ages
11-16
FSM
26.5%
Attainment 8
46.3
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.0%
Basics 9-5
44.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
56.8%
EBacc APS
4.32
EBacc 9-5
28.4%
EBacc 9-4
43.9%
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About St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy

St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Wakefield, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.3. The school has around 763 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6EQ | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023 — Good
  2. May 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy

What is St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy's latest exam results?
St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy located?
St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Wakefield, Wakefield (WF2 6EQ).
How many pupils attend St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy has around 763 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy with other schools?
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