St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
URN: 114577 • Eastbourne BN22 8XT
Overview
- Name
- St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 114577
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Beverton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01323737221
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 3 Tutts Barn Lane, Eastbourne BN22 8XT
Summary
St Thomas a Becket Catholic Primary School, located in Eastbourne, East Sussex, is a voluntary aided primary school that serves a mixed-gender student body of 444 pupils. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment rooted in Catholic values, aiming to inspire students to live happy, healthy, and productive lives while developing a lifelong love for learning.
The curriculum at St Thomas a Becket is designed to extend opportunities and raise aspirations, integrating religious education with a broad range of subjects. The school emphasizes the importance of safeguarding, ensuring that all children are protected and supported in their development. Staff are trained to create a safe and respectful atmosphere, promoting well-being and addressing any concerns related to bullying or safeguarding.
The school community is actively engaged, with opportunities for parents to participate in events such as open days and to inquire about available spaces in various year groups. St Thomas a Becket prioritises collaboration with families to enhance the educational experience and support each child's individual needs. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the office directly.
The curriculum at St Thomas a Becket is designed to extend opportunities and raise aspirations, integrating religious education with a broad range of subjects. The school emphasizes the importance of safeguarding, ensuring that all children are protected and supported in their development. Staff are trained to create a safe and respectful atmosphere, promoting well-being and addressing any concerns related to bullying or safeguarding.
The school community is actively engaged, with opportunities for parents to participate in events such as open days and to inquire about available spaces in various year groups. St Thomas a Becket prioritises collaboration with families to enhance the educational experience and support each child's individual needs. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the office directly.
Useful links
- DB Learning Library (other)
- DB Primary (other)
- New Era Technology (other)
- www.childline.org.uk (other)
- SAFEGUARDING (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Roselands Infants' School (70.6)
- Langney Primary School (65.0)
- St John's Meads Church of England Primary School (64.2)
- Willingdon Primary School (62.7)
- Parkland Junior School (61.7)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 444
- Pupils
- 444
- Boys
- 213
- Girls
- 231
- FSM %
- 11.00
- Open date
- Close date
- 2025-04-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 444 | 213 | 231 | 444 | 11.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 442 | 214 | 228 | 444 | 10.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 438 | 193 | 245 | 444 | 11.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 438 | 193 | 245 | 444 | 11.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 474 | 200 | 274 | 477 | 10.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 475 | 215 | 260 | 477 | 7.80 |
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