How many pupils does St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School have?

St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School has 411 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 March 2022).

How does St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

78% of pupils at St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School is part of ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School?

St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School is located at Becket Close, Croydon, Croydon, SE25 5BN.

St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School

Becket Close, Croydon, Croydon, SE25 5BN

Good

Inspected 15 March 2022

Good

Ofsted

78%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

411

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School

St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Croydon, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 411 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 March 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 12.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Croydon →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 411 / 420 (98%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection: 15 March 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

12.2%

Free school meals

10.3%

EAL

1.7%

SEN support

7.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

78%

Expected standard (RWM)

12%

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.1%

Overall absence

8.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

16.57

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24

24.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

8.76

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

£54,928

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£8,283 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.95

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,878

Spend per pupil

£7,061

Income per pupil

49%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Becket Close, Croydon, Croydon, SE25 5BN
Phone: 02086543006
Headteacher: Diarmuid Skehan
Website: www.thomasbecket.croydon.sch.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School?: St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Croydon, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School have?: St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School has 411 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?: St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 March 2022).
How does St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 78% of pupils at St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School is part of ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School?: St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School is located at Becket Close, Croydon, Croydon, SE25 5BN.

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