The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 241
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 61.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Head
- Mrs Ashley Guest (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Monk Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3QB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDerby Cathedral School
Secondary · 632m away
Firs Primary School
Primary · 643m away
Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School
Primary · 782m away
Stonehill Nursery School
Nursery · 844m away
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 894m away
St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
Primary · 919m away
Jasmine Hall School
Independent · 1.0km away
The Bemrose School
All-through · Grammar · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Becket Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Becket Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Becket Primary School?
Becket Primary School currently has 241 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Becket Primary School take?
Becket Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Becket Primary School?
Becket Primary School is in Derby, DE22 3QB, in the Derby local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Becket Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Becket Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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