Welcome to Archbishop Beck Catholic College
A welcome message from our HeadteacherThis summer, the nation followed the amazing success of the lionesses and the country delighted in their success. They have become role models to many and continue to inspire through their athletic achievements and sportsmanship.Through their positive performances on the field, they demonstrated teamwork, resilience and dedication. The very same attributes the college aspires to.A positive school environment encourages students to develop good values, attitudes and behaviours.The lionesses, through their performances on the field demonstrated teamwork, resilience and dedication inspiring young people to pursue their goals and overcome challenges. As a Catholic college, we work to achieve the same ethos through our outstanding academic, cultural and sporting programmes providing a platform that allows our young people every opportunity to develop spiritually, culturally and academically.As the nation celebrated the success of the lionesses, the college community celebrated outstanding A Level and GCSE examination results, which will allow our students to further enhance their education and pursue their personal goals.The college community is a vibrant team consisting of many people contributing different skills to create an environment that allows our young people the opportunity to thrive and to live out the college motto ‘only the best will do’.PrayerDear God,This is such an exciting time, full of hope, full of opportunities, full of life. A chance to learn, to take risks and explore,To gain new skills and grow as a person. A place to meet friends, join and have fun; such times of excitement and joy lie ahead.My prayer for you is that God will hold you in his love. I ask for your strong hand to lead the way yet still give our students the freedom to fly.It is such a great age to embrace life. Hold all members of the college community close every day. You are a heavenly Father to us.I know you will hear all I pray. Amen.Paul StirlingHeadteacher
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Local authority maintained schools
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,159 Total
No. of Boys
661 (57.0%)
No. of Girls
498 (43.0%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
12.8%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
3.45%
A*/A grades
11.49%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
83%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
6%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
49%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
5%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
Start Application| Nov 2025 |
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Sixth Form Open Evening |
Key Dates & Deadlines
Nov 27, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
0 terms
Spring
1 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Mar 27
Summer
1 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - Jul 20
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Easter Break
Mar 30 - Apr 10
Autumn Half Term
Oct 26 - Oct 30
Christmas Break
Dec 21 - Jan 1
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