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St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School
Becket Close, Birchanger Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5BN, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.5 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
411
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2 assessments, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to academic excellence, achieving 78% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths—placing it in the top 17% nationally. The school also boasts a LocaleIQ score of 82.5, indicating it outperforms 83% of other schools in the area. However, only 12% of students reached a higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in pushing pupils to excel beyond the expected levels.
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Last inspected: 15 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British22.4%
Black African18.2%
White Other15.3%
Mixed Other12.4%
Mixed W+Asian4.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.9%
Black Other4.9%
Black Caribbean4.4%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Asian Other1.9%
Asian Indian1.9%
Other1.2%
White Irish1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.38916, -0.07059 · SE25 5BN
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN138612
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 March 2022.
Is St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School scores 82.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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