St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School
URN: 138612 • London SE25 5BN
Overview
- Name
- St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 138612
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ST THOMAS BECKET CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Diarmuid Skehan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02086543006
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Becket Close, London SE25 5BN
Summary
St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Croydon, London, with a current enrolment of 411 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school prides itself on its strong Catholic ethos, promoting values such as compassion, tolerance, and forgiveness. It aims to foster a supportive environment where children can thrive spiritually, creatively, physically, socially, and academically.
The school offers a vibrant curriculum that includes various enrichment opportunities, trips, and creative learning experiences. St Thomas Becket has received an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted for its early years provision and personal development, highlighting the positive relationships among pupils and the inclusive atmosphere that celebrates diversity. Academic standards are high, with pupils consistently achieving above national and local averages.
The school welcomes families from all backgrounds, including those of different faiths, ensuring that every child is valued as part of the "Becket family." Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through open days and various support resources available on the school's website.
The school offers a vibrant curriculum that includes various enrichment opportunities, trips, and creative learning experiences. St Thomas Becket has received an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted for its early years provision and personal development, highlighting the positive relationships among pupils and the inclusive atmosphere that celebrates diversity. Academic standards are high, with pupils consistently achieving above national and local averages.
The school welcomes families from all backgrounds, including those of different faiths, ensuring that every child is valued as part of the "Becket family." Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through open days and various support resources available on the school's website.
Useful links
- Parent Governor Elections (governance)
- School Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
Key details
- LA
- Croydon
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ST THOMAS BECKET CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 411
- Boys
- 205
- Girls
- 206
- FSM %
- 10.90
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 411 | 205 | 206 | 420 | 10.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 411 | 202 | 209 | 420 | 13.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 409 | 198 | 211 | 420 | 14.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 409 | 198 | 211 | 450 | 14.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 408 | 196 | 212 | 450 | 12.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 427 | 211 | 216 | 450 | 10.80 |
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