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St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School
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St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Croydon SE25 5BN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The school has a systematic approach to the teaching of phonics, well sequenced and taught consistently.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils follow a broad curriculum that matches the ambition of the national curriculum and helps them achieve.
Areas Needing Improvement: Assessment does not consider the security of pupils' vocabulary knowledge in history; no bespoke calculation policy in mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Quick recall practice in mathematics helps pupils become fluent with operations. Reading books match the sounds children know.
Support for Falling Behind: Children identified for additional interventions; progress is monitored regularly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in class and around the school, with positive interactions and high aspirations from staff.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff promote a diverse and inclusive environment, celebrating pupils' differences and ensuring they feel safe and supported.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils value the care they get from staff who establish a safe environment with rigorous safeguarding procedures.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is dealt with seriously although not centrally recorded. A counsellor is available on site for bigger issues.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors spoke to a number of parents at the school gate and looked at parent surveys. Overall feedback is positive.
Parental Involvement: Parents have opportunities to give feedback via Ofsted Parent View; their opinions inform inspections.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide selection of clubs including sports, art, and music groups; highly demanded by pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy a large outdoor area with a choice of play activities and reading gardens available at playtimes.
Teacher Engagement: Most staff are long serving and feel supported by senior leaders; workload is taken into account.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers check pupils鈥� understanding at the start of units and throughout lessons; clear progression in science topics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff receive regular training; rigorous systems identify areas for improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, there is more emphasis on skills over key knowledge, creating gaps in pupils' understanding.
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About Us
St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 411 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 68% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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A
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.5 | 21.4 | 22 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 102 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 102 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | 59.94% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 8.88% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% 9 | 60.62% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 7 | 11.11% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 4 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% 6 | 60.58% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% 8 | 10.45% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 110 | 87 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 86 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% | 55.6% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 8.4% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1