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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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