Beccles High School
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Castle Hill Beccles Suffolk NR34 7BQ |
| Phone | 01502718850 |
| Reference Number | 138274 |
Set Beccles School is currently labeled as 'Requires Improvement' across all inspected domains, indicating that despite efforts towards positive changes, the school is facing several challenges. The leadership and management of the school are in a transitional period as the new trust leadership works to implement effective strategies to address existing weaknesses. There are notable concerns regarding attendance and behavior, with some pupils struggling to meet the school’s high expectations consistently. However, there are pockets of positivity, such as the supportive environment created for pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 238 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.74%
Girls: 51.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 50.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 16.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 11 | 22 | 33 |
| 8 | 17 | 19 | 36 |
| 9 | 22 | 26 | 48 |
| 10 | 27 | 27 | 54 |
| 11 | 39 | 28 | 67 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.9% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 07 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 09 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 21 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and supported by staff.
- Most pupils behave well and demonstrate respect.
- The school's PSHE curriculum is comprehensive.
- The Forge provision effectively supports pupils with SEND.
- Extra-curricular activities are well-received by pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Too many pupils do not attend school regularly.
- The curriculum does not consistently address gaps in pupils' learning.
- Behaviour policy is not implemented effectively, leading to high suspension rates.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 27.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 17.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 28.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Beccles Primary Academy
Ellough Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7AB |
0.27 miles |
|
Ravensmere Infant School
Fredericks Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9UL |
0.31 miles |
|
The Albert Pye Community Primary School
Frederick's Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9UL |
0.32 miles |
|
St Benet's Catholic Primary School
Ringsfield Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9PQ |
0.66 miles |
|
Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Garden Lane, Worlingham, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7SB |
0.88 miles |
|
Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
The Boundaries, Geldeston Road, Gillingham, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 0HT |
1.98 miles |
|
Ringsfield Church of England Primary School
School Road, Ringsfield, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 8NZ |
2.13 miles |
|
Barnby and North Cove Community Primary School
The Street, Barnby, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 7QB |
2.69 miles |
|
Glebeland Community Primary School
Beccles Road, Toft Monks, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 0EW |
3.68 miles |
|
Ellingham VC Primary School
Church Road, Ellingham, Ellingham Vc Primary School, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 2PZ |
4.31 miles |
|
Brampton Church of England Primary School
Southwold Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 8DW |
4.7 miles |
|
The Old School
Toad Row, Beccles, NR34 7LG |
4.71 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Sir John Leman High School
Ringsfield Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9PG |
0.64 miles |
|
Turnstone House School
Birtwick Park, Old Bungay Road, Kirby Cane, BUNGAY, Suffolk, NR35 2HP |
4.43 miles |
|
Sunrise Academy
Church Lane, Lowestoft, NR33 8AX |
4.95 miles |