Best 3 Secondary schools in Beccles – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Sir John Leman High School (Secondary) in Beccles; Beccles High School (Secondary) in Beccles — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Sir John Leman High School and Beccles High School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and free schools type located around Beccles, Suffolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Sir John Leman High School), published Nov 2016. The lowest is 3 (Beccles High School), published Mar 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Beccles High School (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 850, combined total ≈ 1,700, typical FSM 35–40%, range 20–25%–50–55%; spread across trusts such as KINGFISHER SCHOOLS TRUST and Sapientia Education Trust.

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Attribute	Sir John Leman High School NR34 9PG	Beccles High School NR34 7BQ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Free schools
Location	Beccles Suffolk NR34 9PG	Beccles Suffolk NR34 7BQ
Latest Ofsted	2 18 Nov 2016	3 19 Mar 2024
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1476	600
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	KINGFISHER SCHOOLS TRUST	Sapientia Education Trust
Website	www.sirjohnleman.co.uk	www.becclesschool.org.uk
Telephone	01502713223	01502718850
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Sir John Leman High School

NR34 9PG

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 9PG
Ofsted: 2 18 Nov 2016
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: KINGFISHER SCHOOLS TRUST
Website: www.sirjohnleman.co.uk
Telephone: 01502713223

Beccles High School

NR34 7BQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 7BQ
Ofsted: 3 19 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Sapientia Education Trust
Website: www.becclesschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01502718850

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.