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  • Attendance
  • Intake 2026
    • Pastoral Team Welcome
    • Year 7 Welcome
    • FAQs
    • Learning Equipment
    • Intake Uniform
    • Guides & Resources
    • Preparing for Year 7
  • Home Learning
  • College
    • Our Headteacher
    • Governors
    • Staff
    • Parent Teacher Association
    • Our Fantastic Journey
  • Parents
    • Admission Arrangements
    • Punctuality
    • Uniform
    • Communication / Arbor
    • Behaviour and Attitudes
    • Behaviour Charter
    • E-Safety Guide
    • Parent View
    • Free School Meals
  • Students
    • Student Services
    • Exam Policy
    • Exam Preparation
    • Exam Dates
    • Head Boys & Head Girls
    • Private Candidates
    • Revision
    • Student Challenge
    • Results Day Photos
  • Curriculum
    • Curriculum Structure
    • Curriculum Assessment
    • Closing the Gap
    • Teaching Groups
    • Reading
    • Browse Subjects
    • Music Development Plan
    • Year 9 Option Choices 2025
  • Safeguarding
    • What is Safeguarding?
    • Meet Our Team
    • Online Safety
    • Online Guides
    • Online Safety Advice
    • Anti Bullying
    • E-Safety Policy
    • Health Emotional / Physical
    • Mental Wellbeing
    • Prevent and Operation Encompass
    • YPAS
    • Snapchat Leaflet
    • Family Hub and Parenting
    • Secondary School Nursing Team
  • Careers
    • Careers Policy
    • Careers Pathway
    • Send Careers
    • Careers Students
    • Careers Parents
    • Careers Teachers
    • Careers Employers
    • University Life
    • Destinations Data
    • Useful Links and LMI
    • Careers Activities
    • Alumni Successes
  • Catholic Life
    • Chaplaincy and the Catholic Life
    • Sacrament of Confirmation Information
    • Charities We Support
  • SEND
    • Meet the Team
    • Mission
    • Transition
    • Graduated Approach
    • Parent Hub
    • Documentation
  • Sixth Form
  • Key Information
    • Contact
    • Day & Term Dates
    • Policies
    • College Performance Data
    • Disadvantaged Pupils
    • Ofsted
    • Financial Information
    • Financial Benchmarking
    • Catering Services
    • British Values
  • Home
  • Attendance
  • Intake

      Intake

      Pastoral Team Welcome

      We are delighted your child is starting their journey at Archbishop Beck.

      Intake Uniform

      We wear a uniform to maintain a high standard of appearance.

      Preparing for Year 7

      Each morning we begin the day with Morning Prayer and reflections.

      Welcome Year 7

      We are delighted to welcome you to the Archbishop Beck community.

      Guides & Resources

      Healthy habits are essential to live a long, successful and happy life.

      FAQs

      Our FAQs cover well-being, emotional, and academic support.

      Learning Equipment

      See the equipment your child will need every day to study.

  • Home Learning
  • College

      College

      Our Headteacher

      A welcome message from our Headteacher.

      Parent Teacher Association

      The PTA has an integral part of the college community.

      Governors

      The Governing Body of the College has a strategic and supportive role.

      Our Fantastic Journey

      “Only the best will do” is the embodiment of our college ethos.

      Staff

      Every staff member play a pivotal role in the education of your children.

  • Parents

      Parents

      Admission Arrangements

      Parents should complete the Local Authority preference form.

      Communication / Arbor

      At Archbishop Beck, we use the Arbor Parent app payment system.

      E-Safety Guide

      This guide will help you set up parental controls.

      Punctuality

      Giving students the best chance of succeeding.

      Behaviour and Attitudes

      We believe that good discipline and behaviour is self-motivated.

      Parent View

      Parent View asks your opinion on 12 aspects of your child’s school.

      Uniform

      Wear a uniform to maintain a high standard of appearance.

      Behaviour Charter

      We promote the values of the Christian Gospel through education.

      Free School Meals

      If your child currently receives FSM, please contact your local authority.

  • Students

      Students

      Student Services

      Our hub for all daily and specialist support and welfare services.

      Exam Dates

      All exams in Sports Hall unless stated.

      Revision

      Being fully prepared is the key to exam success.

      Exam Policy

      Guidance and pastoral oversight of candidates.

      Head Boys & Head Girls

      The student leaders responsible for representing the student body.

      Results Day Photos

      We are very proud of our students for there hard work and dedication.

      Exam Preparation

      Excellent preparation is needed for excellent results.

      Private Candidates

      The college accepts private candidates for GCE and GCSE exams.

      Student Challenge

      We believe that all students are entitled to receive support.

  • Curriculum

      Curriculum

      Curriculum Structure

      We are a Catholic college that is aspiring for academic excellence.

      Teaching Groups

      We ensure all students have access to the same curriculum.

      Music Development Plan

      This is a summary of how our school delivers music education.

      Curriculum Assessment

      Core principle of summative assessment.

      Reading

      We need to ‘read more’ and ‘read better’.

      Year 9 Option Choices 2025

      All students will follow GCSE courses within their choices.

      Closing the Gap

      We have embedded the High 5 lesson format within all subjects.

      Browse Subjects

      Subjects that include core areas like English, Math, and Science,

  • Safeguarding

      Safeguarding

      What is Safeguarding?

      Actively observing, monitoring, reporting and recording

      Online Guides

      Our best practice guides cover a wide range of topics.

      E-Safety Policy

      The E-Safety Policy will be reviewed at appropriate intervals.

      Prevent and Operation Encompass

      Prevent is a government strategy designed to stop supporting terrorists.

      Family Hub and Parenting

      I'd like to introduce to you, our newest members of the parenting team.

      Meet Our Team

      We are ALL part of the college ‘Safeguarding Team’.

      Online Safety Advice

      Adding parental controls lets you monitor what your child does online.

      Health Emotional / Physical

      We have dedicated staff who are here to support students.

      YPAS

      The Walk In Support Hub service at YPAS.

      School Nursing Team

      You have a school health nurse who is available to see.

      Online Safety

      Online safety involves being cautious about who you interact with.

      Anti Bullying

      We strive by example and support, to eradicate bullying in all forms.

      Mental Wellbeing

      Reflecting on emotions can help you understand what you need.

      Snapchat Leaflet

      The Family Center was introduced by Snapchat.

  • Careers

      Careers

      Careers Policy

      Arrangements for managing the access of providers (Baker Clause).

      Careers Students

      It is our purpose is to help you find your career journey.

      Careers Employers

      Helping our students find their purpose.

      Useful Links and LMI

      It's good when someone receives good labour market information.

      Careers Pathway

      A structured roadmap showing steps for professional growth.

      Careers Parents

      We have created a full school careers plan for you.

      University Life

      We help our students explore and understand university life.

      Careers Activities

      Events our students experienced to enhance their career knowledge.

      Send Careers

      Links to schools that provide specialist support to (SEND) students.

      Careers Teachers

      Posters and videos to help support PSHE and careers.

      Destinations Data

      We take pride in our students’ achievements and future destinations.

      Alumni Successes

      Every student that leaves automatically becomes Alumni.

  • Catholic Life

      Catholic Life

      Chaplaincy and the Catholic Life

      Supporting the wellbeing, values and spirituality of young people.

      Sacrament of Confirmation Information

      The Holy Spirit makes us stronger and more perfect Christians.

      Charities We Support

      We've supported countless charities.

  • SEND

      SEND

      Meet the Team

      If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.

      Graduated Approach

      We provide a range of reasonable adjustments and interventions.

      Documentation

      The SENCO will be contactable during school hours.

      Transition

      Our aim is to make every transition smooth, positive, and inclusive.

      Parent Hub

      Our Parent Hub aims to empower and support families.

      Mission

      Our mission is to be as inclusive as possible.

  • Sixth Form
  • Key Information

      Key Information

      Contact

      Here you will find an online form and interactive map to visit us.

      College Performance Data

      Here you will find school performance tables and data.

      Financial Information

      School financial information covers funding sources.

      British Values

      We are committed to serving our community.

      Day & Term Dates

      Here you will find lesson times as well as dates for our college year.

      Disadvantaged Pupils

      We pride ourselves on having an individualised approach.

      Financial Benchmarking

      Our College data covers the financial year April to March.

      Policies

      Our statutory policies, our college policies and our examination policies.

      Ofsted

      Archbishop Beck was inspected by Ofsted in January 2026

      Catering Services

      Meet our outstanding catering team!

  • Home
  • Attendance
  • Intake

      Intake

      Pastoral Team Welcome

      We are delighted your child is starting their journey at Archbishop Beck.

      Intake Uniform

      We wear a uniform to maintain a high standard of appearance.

      Preparing for Year 7

      Each morning we begin the day with Morning Prayer and reflections.

      Welcome Year 7

      We are delighted to welcome you to the Archbishop Beck community.

      Guides & Resources

      Healthy habits are essential to live a long, successful and happy life.

      FAQs

      Our FAQs cover well-being, emotional, and academic support.

      Learning Equipment

      See the equipment your child will need every day to study.

  • Home Learning
  • College

      College

      Our Headteacher

      A welcome message from our Headteacher.

      Parent Teacher Association

      The PTA has an integral part of the college community.

      Governors

      The Governing Body of the College has a strategic and supportive role.

      Our Fantastic Journey

      “Only the best will do” is the embodiment of our college ethos.

      Staff

      Every staff member play a pivotal role in the education of your children.

  • Parents

      Parents

      Admission Arrangements

      Parents should complete the Local Authority preference form.

      Communication / Arbor

      At Archbishop Beck, we use the Arbor Parent app payment system.

      E-Safety Guide

      This guide will help you set up parental controls.

      Punctuality

      Giving students the best chance of succeeding.

      Behaviour and Attitudes

      We believe that good discipline and behaviour is self-motivated.

      Parent View

      Parent View asks your opinion on 12 aspects of your child’s school.

      Uniform

      Wear a uniform to maintain a high standard of appearance.

      Behaviour Charter

      We promote the values of the Christian Gospel through education.

      Free School Meals

      If your child currently receives FSM, please contact your local authority.

  • Students

      Students

      Student Services

      Our hub for all daily and specialist support and welfare services.

      Exam Dates

      All exams in Sports Hall unless stated.

      Revision

      Being fully prepared is the key to exam success.

      Exam Policy

      Guidance and pastoral oversight of candidates.

      Head Boys & Head Girls

      The student leaders responsible for representing the student body.

      Results Day Photos

      We are very proud of our students for there hard work and dedication.

      Exam Preparation

      Excellent preparation is needed for excellent results.

      Private Candidates

      The college accepts private candidates for GCE and GCSE exams.

      Student Challenge

      We believe that all students are entitled to receive support.

  • Curriculum

      Curriculum

      Curriculum Structure

      We are a Catholic college that is aspiring for academic excellence.

      Teaching Groups

      We ensure all students have access to the same curriculum.

      Music Development Plan

      This is a summary of how our school delivers music education.

      Curriculum Assessment

      Core principle of summative assessment.

      Reading

      We need to ‘read more’ and ‘read better’.

      Year 9 Option Choices 2025

      All students will follow GCSE courses within their choices.

      Closing the Gap

      We have embedded the High 5 lesson format within all subjects.

      Browse Subjects

      Subjects that include core areas like English, Math, and Science,

  • Safeguarding

      Safeguarding

      What is Safeguarding?

      Actively observing, monitoring, reporting and recording

      Online Guides

      Our best practice guides cover a wide range of topics.

      E-Safety Policy

      The E-Safety Policy will be reviewed at appropriate intervals.

      Prevent and Operation Encompass

      Prevent is a government strategy designed to stop supporting terrorists.

      Family Hub and Parenting

      I'd like to introduce to you, our newest members of the parenting team.

      Meet Our Team

      We are ALL part of the college ‘Safeguarding Team’.

      Online Safety Advice

      Adding parental controls lets you monitor what your child does online.

      Health Emotional / Physical

      We have dedicated staff who are here to support students.

      YPAS

      The Walk In Support Hub service at YPAS.

      School Nursing Team

      You have a school health nurse who is available to see.

      Online Safety

      Online safety involves being cautious about who you interact with.

      Anti Bullying

      We strive by example and support, to eradicate bullying in all forms.

      Mental Wellbeing

      Reflecting on emotions can help you understand what you need.

      Snapchat Leaflet

      The Family Center was introduced by Snapchat.

  • Careers

      Careers

      Careers Policy

      Arrangements for managing the access of providers (Baker Clause).

      Careers Students

      It is our purpose is to help you find your career journey.

      Careers Employers

      Helping our students find their purpose.

      Useful Links and LMI

      It's good when someone receives good labour market information.

      Careers Pathway

      A structured roadmap showing steps for professional growth.

      Careers Parents

      We have created a full school careers plan for you.

      University Life

      We help our students explore and understand university life.

      Careers Activities

      Events our students experienced to enhance their career knowledge.

      Send Careers

      Links to schools that provide specialist support to (SEND) students.

      Careers Teachers

      Posters and videos to help support PSHE and careers.

      Destinations Data

      We take pride in our students’ achievements and future destinations.

      Alumni Successes

      Every student that leaves automatically becomes Alumni.

  • Catholic Life

      Catholic Life

      Chaplaincy and the Catholic Life

      Supporting the wellbeing, values and spirituality of young people.

      Sacrament of Confirmation Information

      The Holy Spirit makes us stronger and more perfect Christians.

      Charities We Support

      We've supported countless charities.

  • SEND

      SEND

      Meet the Team

      If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.

      Graduated Approach

      We provide a range of reasonable adjustments and interventions.

      Documentation

      The SENCO will be contactable during school hours.

      Transition

      Our aim is to make every transition smooth, positive, and inclusive.

      Parent Hub

      Our Parent Hub aims to empower and support families.

      Mission

      Our mission is to be as inclusive as possible.

  • Sixth Form
  • Key Information

      Key Information

      Contact

      Here you will find an online form and interactive map to visit us.

      College Performance Data

      Here you will find school performance tables and data.

      Financial Information

      School financial information covers funding sources.

      British Values

      We are committed to serving our community.

      Day & Term Dates

      Here you will find lesson times as well as dates for our college year.

      Disadvantaged Pupils

      We pride ourselves on having an individualised approach.

      Financial Benchmarking

      Our College data covers the financial year April to March.

      Policies

      Our statutory policies, our college policies and our examination policies.

      Ofsted

      Archbishop Beck was inspected by Ofsted in January 2026

      Catering Services

      Meet our outstanding catering team!

Welcome to Reading

READING
  • Statement of intent
READING MORE
FORM TIME READING

  • Form time reading books

CURRICULUM READING

  • Disciplinary Reading

READING FOR PLEASURE

  • KS3 Reading List
  • KS4 Reading List
  • KS5 Reading List
  • World book Day
READING BETTER
INTERVENTION

  • How we set forms in year 7

PARENTS

  • Supporting your child with reading
  • Supporting your child with spelling
Contact Info
Headteacher: Mr Paul Stirling
Archbishop Beck Catholic College
55 Long Lane
Liverpool
L9 7BF
info@beck.uk.com
Contact Us
Primary Schools
Holy Name Catholic Primary School
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School
Online Cashless System
Arbor Information
Arbor Login