Compare St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy and Trinity Academy Cathedral

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

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: St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy (Secondary) in Wakefield; Trinity Academy Cathedral (Secondary) in Wakefield — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy and Trinity Academy Cathedral. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Wakefield. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Trinity Academy Cathedral), published Jul 2022. The lowest is 2 (St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy), published May 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy (May 2023). average roll around ≈ 900, combined total ≈ 1,800, typical FSM 30–35%, range 25–30%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST and Trinity Multi Academy Trust.

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Attribute	St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy WF2 6EQ	Trinity Academy Cathedral WF2 8QF
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Wakefield WF2 6EQ	Wakefield WF2 8QF
Latest Ofsted	2 24 May 2023	1 19 Jul 2022
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	750	1050
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST	Trinity Multi Academy Trust
Website	www.st-thomasabecket.bkcat.co.uk	cathedral.trinitymat.org
Telephone	01924303545	01924330640
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy

WF2 6EQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Wakefield
WF2 6EQ
Ofsted: 2 24 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.st-thomasabecket.bkcat.co.uk
Telephone: 01924303545

Trinity Academy Cathedral

WF2 8QF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Wakefield
WF2 8QF
Ofsted: 1 19 Jul 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Trinity Multi Academy Trust
Website: cathedral.trinitymat.org
Telephone: 01924330640

Map of compared schools

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.

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