St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
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Attainment 8 of 46.3 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 46.3
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 64%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.29
- Confidence interval:
- [0.06, 0.53]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 148 | 46.3 | — | 63.5% | 56.8% | 4.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 145 | 46.5 | +0.29 | 60.0% | 27.6% | 4.1 |
| 2022/2023 | 149 | 44.1 | +0.26 | 56.0% | 29.0% | 3.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 143 | 47.6 | +0.21 | 56.0% | 38.0% | 4.3 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Wakefield for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 138950 |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Acting Principal Patrick Caldwell |
| Trust | THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | WF2 6EQ |
| Latest pupils | 148 |
| FSM eligible | 26.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6EQ
https://www.st-thomasabecket.bkcat.co.uk/View local authority page1924303545| DfE number | 4800 |
| UKPRN | 10039411 |
| Opened | 1 Nov 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 24 May 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Publication date | 24 May 2023 |