The Becket School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 September 2022

Pupils and students in the sixth form speak with pride about attending The Becket School. They know that their teachers have extremely high expectations. There is a determination to make sure that pupils become the best version of themselves. Pupils appreciate the distinctive Catholic ethos of the school. They said that they feel part of a strong, caring family that helps them to 'grow as people'. Most pupils trust that bullying will be dealt with effectively. The 'Becket way' promotes positive pupil behaviour. It outlines the qualities and the values expected. The school is orderly and calm. Pupils are courteous. They are rewarded and encouraged to 'work hard, be loving and do the right thing'. The extra-curricular offer to pupils is extensive. There are many opportunities to play sport, debate, volunteer and to be enterprising. Lunchtime is vibrant. Pupils create music, play games, involve themselves in the arts and generally have the chance to develop interests and talents. Acts of charity and fundraising are customary. Leaders work hard to enrich and deepen pupils' experience of the world and their sense of compassion and responsibility. The pupils' 'build hope' work with a school in Ghana is impressive.

What the school should improve

• The curriculum is ambitious, but it is not adapted well enough in some subjects to meet the learning needs of all pupils with SEND. Leaders must make sure that the curriculum is appropriately tailored across all subjects so that pupils with SEND acquire the knowledge and skills that they should.

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