Is Becket Keys Church of England Free School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 25 February 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Outstanding. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 7th of 80 secondary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Becket Keys Church of England Free School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Becket Keys Church of England Free School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 55.5 (England: 46.2). 63.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Becket Keys Church of England Free School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Becket Keys Church of England Free School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Becket Keys Church of England Free School

Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 9DA

Local ranking7th of 80 secondary schools in Essex

Ofsted: OutstandingUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1050

Capacity

11-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 25 February 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 25 February 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Outstanding

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 55.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 63.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 81.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 174

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 97.0%
Continued in education: 93.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Higher education: 71.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 13.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

B-

Avg A-Level Grade

36.1

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

35.8

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

141

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 12.8% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 277

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1140
Boys: 606 (53%)
Girls: 546 (47%)
Capacity: 1050 (110% full)
SEND: 12.9%
FSM Eligible: 10.9%
EAL: 3.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 10.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 64.7
Budget per Pupil: £6,750/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 5.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 78.3%
White Other: 4.8%
Black African: 4.5%
Asian Indian: 3.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.2%
Mixed Other: 1.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.1%
Asian Other: 1.1%

78.3%

White British

4.8%

White Other

4.5%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01277286600

office@becketkeys.org

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Sawyers Hall Lane

Brentwood, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 138239
UKPRN: 10037579
Establishment No.: 4005
Trust: RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST

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