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Becket Keys Church of England Free School
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood CM15 9DA
Becket Keys Church of England Free School is a non-selective, Church of England free school. It has about 1,050 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In May 2014 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Russell Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include St Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox School, Turing House School, King's School and Bristol Free School.)
Particular strengths include Attendance, Attainment, Disadvantaged pupils and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Representation, Sixth form and Environment.
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Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is below average.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite high.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is about average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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