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Secondary schools in and near Beccles

All 2 secondary schools in Beccles, and the nearest just outside.

2 schools in Beccles

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  1. Sir John Leman High School

    Beccles, NR34 9PG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
    • Has a sixth form

    Results above the Beccles average.

    277 first choices, 265 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1646.7

    Beccles 43.0England 46.2

    Days missed
    8.9%Beccles 9.4%
    Pupils
    1,404
    Pupils per teacher
    18.1
    View school Sir John Leman High School
  2. Beccles High School

    Beccles, NR34 7BQ · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

    Results well below the Beccles average, high absence.

    39 first choices, 40 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1625.4

    Beccles 43.0England 46.2

    Days missed
    11.9%Beccles 9.4%
    Pupils
    182
    Pupils per teacher
    10.2
    View school Beccles High School

Just outside Beccles

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Beccles.

  1. Turnstone House School

    4.2 miles from Beccles · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    8
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Turnstone House School
  2. Castle EAST School

    4.8 miles from Beccles · All-through · Ages 9 to 16

    • Ofsted:Outstanding

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    15.6%
    Pupils
    130
    Pupils per teacher
    7.4
    View school Castle EAST School
  3. Sunrise Academy

    5.2 miles from Beccles · All-through · Ages 9 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good in every area

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    36.8%
    Pupils
    51
    Pupils per teacher
    4.0
    View school Sunrise Academy
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Beccles

  1. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

  2. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in Beccles, explained

There are 2 secondary schools in Beccles, teaching 1,586 children. 0 are run by the council and 2 are academies or free schools.

Pupils in Beccles scored an average Attainment 8 of 43.0 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

24.7% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £7,555 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 24.6% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many secondary schools are in Beccles?
There are 2 secondary schools in Beccles, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in Beccles?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in Beccles on Eduscope are Sir John Leman High School and Beccles High School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in Beccles ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Beccles secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Beccles is 17:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Beccles?
When choosing a secondary school in Beccles, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 2 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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