St Thomas Becket Catholic School
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Attainment 8 of 38.7 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 38.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 43%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.22
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.48, 0.03]
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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 | 146 | 38.7 | — | 43.2% | 15.8% | 3.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 141 | 38.7 | -0.22 | 46.1% | 18.4% | 3.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 131 | 36.9 | -0.23 | 40.0% | 38.0% | 3.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 134 | 41.2 | +0.01 | 43.0% | 51.0% | 3.7 |
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School information
| URN | 142747 |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Paul McCahill |
| Trust | OUR LADY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST LTD |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | NN3 6HT |
| Latest pupils | 146 |
| FSM eligible | 28.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Becket Way, Kettering Road North, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6HT
http://www.thomasbecket.org.uk/1604493211| DfE number | 4703 |
| UKPRN | 10056068 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2016 |
| 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 | 12 Jan 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2023 |