The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 411
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 10.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Diarmuid Skehan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Becket Close, South Norwood, London, SE25 5BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOasis Academy Shirley Park
Secondary · 865m away
John Wood School & Nursery
Primary · 871m away
Chaffinch Brook School
Academy · 1.0km away
Tunstall Nursery School
Nursery · 1.5km away
Al-Khair School
Independent · 1.7km away
Al-Khair Secondary Girls
Independent · 1.7km away
Trinity School
Independent · 1.7km away
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School?
St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School currently has 411 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School take?
St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School?
St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School is in London, SE25 5BN, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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