Becket Keys Church of England Free School
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 9DAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Becket Keys Church of England Free School is a secondary school in Brentwood for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 1st of 5 secondary schools in Brentwood. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 February 2025, report published 31 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 February 2025
Becket Keys is a school where pupils flourish academically, socially, and spiritually. Strong relationships with staff, and excellent pastoral support, mean that pupils feel valued and well looked after. New pupils settle in quickly, welcomed warmly by their peers. They quickly form secure friendships that positively shape their time at school. The school's Christian ethos is at the heart of everything it does. Pupils live out the Gospel values to 'love one another' (John 15:17), treating others with care and respect. Their behaviour is exemplary. Lessons are calm, focused and free from disruption. Pupils listen attentively. They work hard and encourage one another to do their best. Beyond the classroom, pupils continue to uphold the school's high expectations. During social times, they are considerate and friendly, creating a positive atmosphere in which everyone feels included. Pupils benefit from an exceptional quality of education. They enjoy work that challenges them to think deeply and apply their knowledge. Teachers have high expectations, and pupils rise to meet them. As a result, they develop a love of learning, achieve highly, and leave the school ready for their next steps.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
159 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
141 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,152 pupils on roll, with places for 1,050
Schools near Becket Keys Church of England Free School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 30.8 |
| Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 61.0 |
| Brentwood County High School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 43.2 |
| Shenfield High School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.3 |
| St Martin's School Brentwood | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 45.9 |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Canon Andy Scott-Evans
- Phone
- 01277286600
- Address
- Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 9DA
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 138239
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.