Beccles High School
URN: 138274 • Beccles NR34 7BQ
Overview
- Name
- Beccles High School
- URN
- 138274
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 34.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christopher Barns (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01502718850
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Castle Hill, Beccles NR34 7BQ
Summary
Beccles High School, located in Beccles, Suffolk, is a mixed secondary free school with a current enrolment of 238 students, significantly below its capacity of 600. The school is committed to fostering a holistic educational experience that prioritises not only academic achievement but also the personal development of its students. The ethos of the school revolves around preparing young people to thrive in a modern world, emphasising resilience and well-roundedness.
The curriculum at Beccles High School is designed to be broad and diverse, offering a range of subjects including core disciplines like English, Maths, and Science, as well as creative and vocational pathways. The school also provides various knowledge organisers to support student learning across different subjects. Extracurricular activities, including performing arts and sports, are integral to the school experience, promoting engagement and teamwork.
Beccles High School actively involves parents through initiatives such as the Parent Focus Group and provides comprehensive support for students, including those with special educational needs. The school prioritises communication with families, ensuring they are informed and involved in their children's education.
The curriculum at Beccles High School is designed to be broad and diverse, offering a range of subjects including core disciplines like English, Maths, and Science, as well as creative and vocational pathways. The school also provides various knowledge organisers to support student learning across different subjects. Extracurricular activities, including performing arts and sports, are integral to the school experience, promoting engagement and teamwork.
Beccles High School actively involves parents through initiatives such as the Parent Focus Group and provides comprehensive support for students, including those with special educational needs. The school prioritises communication with families, ensuring they are informed and involved in their children's education.
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- Information for ParentsInformation for Parents (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Sir John Leman High School (59.2)
- Sir John Leman High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 238
- Boys
- 116
- Girls
- 122
- FSM %
- 50.40
- Open date
- 2012-09-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 238 | 116 | 122 | 600 | 50.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 288 | 144 | 144 | 600 | 46.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 270 | 141 | 129 | 600 | 36.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 270 | 141 | 129 | 600 | 36.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 278 | 131 | 147 | 600 | 38.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 302 | 138 | 164 | 600 | 28.10 |
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