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Looking Back with Pride, Looking Forward with Confidence
Farewell, Year 13 On the day we broke up for the half term break, we said goodbye to our Year 13 students. For me, it is always a bittersweet day. While we are excited to see what the future holds…

Lots to celebrate at the end of a half-term full of exams and extraordinary achievements.
A Remarkable Start to Exam Season Our Year 11 and Sixth Form students have been incredible over these past few weeks as the GCSE and A Level exam season approaches its halfway point. Across the school, we have been so…

Parking around Beckfoot School
Morning drop offs and afternoon pick ups Following a number of concerns shared by our most valued local residents, I am writing to ask for your support at the beginning and mostly, at the end of the school day to…

Year 6 to Year 7 Transition 2026
Congratulations Year 6! You should be incredibly proud of all the hard work and determination you’ve shown during your SATs, what a fantastic achievement! Click below to view a video message from Mr Wade… As you get ready to take…

Year 9 going into Year 10 – June 2026
On Monday 15 June 2026, our students will start their new academic year at Beckfoot. This is an important and exciting transition period, particularly for our year 9 students, as it marks the start of Key Stage 4 and their…

Celebrating Success, Wellbeing and Unforgettable Year 11 Moments
A Truly Unforgettable Year 11 Prom Last week we held our Year 11 Prom at the Mercure Bankfield Hotel, and it was such a special event as it always is. As I arrived, I could not help but think back…

Wellbeing Champions
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been really encouraged by the response for student Wellbeing Champions. In total, 41 students applied, all showing genuine care, creativity, and a strong interest in supporting others. After a competitive selection process, 15 students…

Change to lunchtime arrangements Year 9 & Year 11
In order to facilitate summer exams, we require the following lunchtime arrangements to change from Tuesday 4 May 2026: As Year 9 move into Year 10 from Monday 15 June 2026, this change of lunch for Year 9’s will be permanent…

Exam season is here and our students are shining.
Welcome to the summer term and thank you for all your messages of support for our Year 11 and Year 13 students as they embark on the challenges of GCSE and A Level exams over the next few weeks. They…

Year 10 Mock Exams
Your Year 10 Mock Exams will be taking place very soon, and I wanted to share with you some helpful advice on how to prepare. Mock Exams are a chance for you to understand how much you have learned over…