The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 721
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 15.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Becky Linford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
December 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Glebeside Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7PR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThomas A Becket Infant School
Primary · 368m away
Worthing High School
Secondary · 832m away
Broadwater CofE Primary School
Primary · 922m away
Durrington High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Bohunt School Worthing
Secondary · 1.2km away
Oak Grove College
Special school · 1.4km away
Heene CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Brighton Forward Ltd
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Thomas A Becket Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Thomas A Becket Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thomas A Becket Junior School?
Thomas A Becket Junior School currently has 721 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thomas A Becket Junior School take?
Thomas A Becket Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thomas A Becket Junior School?
Thomas A Becket Junior School is in Worthing, BN14 7PR, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thomas A Becket Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Thomas A Becket Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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