St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy — Secondary School in Wakefield

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St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy

Wakefield, WF2 6EQ

763 Pupils

750 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

26.50% FSM %

385 Boys

378 Girls

About St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy

Located in Wakefield (WF2 6EQ), St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–16 with a Roman Catholic character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Wakefield.

It has 763 pupils on roll. School capacity: 750. Current headteacher: Patrick Caldwell.

Data for St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Wakefield
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Wakefield
Parliamentary Constituency	Ossett and Denby Dale
Ward	Wakefield South
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-11-2012
UKPRN	10039411
URN	138950
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Martin Cichocki	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2021	31/08/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lydia Waites	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/09/2024	—	N/A
Mr Simon Baxter	Local Governor	10/05/2023	09/05/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Patrick Caldwell	Local Governor	01/09/2022	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Sophie Evans	Local Governor	23/11/2023	22/11/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Claire Harding	Local Governor	13/03/2025	12/02/2029	Elected by parents
Carmen Pearce	Local Governor	04/01/2025	03/01/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Fr Joshy Philip	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs J-M Quinn	Local Governor	12/10/2023	11/10/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Dan Stretch	Local Governor	10/03/2025	09/03/2029	Elected by school staff
Miss Sarah Wilkinson	Local Governor	17/10/2023	16/10/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy?

St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Wakefield, Wakefield.

How many pupils does St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy have?

St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy has 763 pupils, with a capacity of 750.

What is the age range at St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy?

St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.

What is the admissions policy at St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy?

The admissions policy at St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy is: Non-selective.

Is St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy a faith school?

Yes, St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy?

The Acting Principal at St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy is Dr Patrick Caldwell.

Where is St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy located?

St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy is at Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6EQ, in the Wakefield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy currently open?

St Thomas ? Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Acting Principal

Dr Patrick Caldwell

Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6EQ

01924303545

www.st-thomasabecket.bkcat.co.uk/

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 138950

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026