What is School Atlas's summary of Ofsted's 6 judgements for St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School?

Ofsted gave no overall grade at its inspection in September 2026. School Atlas summarises the 6 judgements Ofsted made as Strong standard. This is our summary, not Ofsted's own grade.

How many pupils attend St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School?

St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School has 409 pupils on roll.

What are St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 78% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School take?

St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School located?

St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School is located in London, SE25 5BN, Croydon.

How do I apply to St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School?

St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School?

When St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after baptised Catholic children and previously looked after baptised Catholic children adopted or subject to child arrangement/special guardianship order — Looked after baptised Catholic children and all previously looked after baptised Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Baptised Catholic children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic children in possession of Certificate of Practice — Baptised Catholic children, in possession of a Certificate of Practice. (See Note A); 3. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Proximity to the school of the child's home address, the distance measured in a straight line from the school entrance by the local authority using a geographical computerised information system. Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more children are deemed to live at the same distance from the school the place will be decided by the drawing of lots.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 21.5% of pupils at St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School: Ofsted & Catchment

St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

Profile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

Becket Close, Birchanger Road, SE25 5BN Website02086543006

Artsmark Silver

Verified from official sources

Strong· our summarySep 2026

Inspected Sep 2026

View full report

Ages4 - 11

Pupils409

Strong· our summarySep 2026

Ages4 - 11

Pupils409

Inspected Sep 2026 · View report

Pupils (January 2026 census)

409

96.7% of capacity (406 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

KS2 Expected Standard

78% combined

2024-25

DfE2024-25

Demand (Reception)

1.1× oversubscribed

68 first choices for 60 places in the entry year

DfE2026-27

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

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Part of — 10 schools across 4 local authorities; 1 of 1 school with a graded inspection rated Good or Outstanding.

Other schools in this trust:St Matthew Academy St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School Bonus Pastor Catholic College St Joseph's Catholic Primary School St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School

At a Glance

Rated Strong on our summary of 7 Ofsted judgements and in demand. KS2 results rapidly improving, 2022-23 to 2024-25.

InspectionStrong · our summary

Inspected Sep 2026

Results

Rapidly Improving

KS2 SATs Combined: 78% (2024-25)

National avg: 62% · marker

AdmissionsIn demand

1.1x oversubscribed (Reception, 2026-27)

Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Religion

Roman Catholic

Diocese

Archdiocese of Southwark

Headteacher

Mrs Louise Chabvuka

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Aug 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateFSAfood hygieneInspectorategrade & date· Sep 2026IMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 4.1% — below the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity406 pupils on roll — 96.7% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 78 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaWoodside · Croydon · Croydon East · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 3Most deprived

Food hygiene

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 125

Croydon peer median: 105 per month

12-month total1,503

Top categories

Violent crime

518 (34%)

Anti-social behaviour

330 (22%)

Vehicle crime

144 (10%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 436 Croydon schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)54

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m21

Nearest site63m

Includes6 public parks, 2 playing fields, 5 play spaces, 4 sports facilities, 1 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseModerate — 54.5 dB daytime, peaking at 65.8 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	11.6 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	8.5 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	14.7 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Source: DEFRA, Air quality compliance assessment 2025: modelled data and reports (GOV.UK) (CMAQ-Urban model) © Crown copyright, Defra. Open Government Licence v3.0Limits and guideline: The Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010, Schedule 2; WHO global air quality guidelines (2021), Table 0.1; The Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2023, regulation 4

Data from:Inspection: Sep 2026Results: 2024-25Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Aug 2026

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How places are decided at St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after baptised Catholic children and previously looked after baptised Catholic children adopted or subject to child arrangement/special guardianship order — Looked after baptised Catholic children and all previously looked after baptised Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Baptised Catholic children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted.
2Baptised Catholic children in possession of Certificate of Practice — Baptised Catholic children, in possession of a Certificate of Practice. (See Note A)
3Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.

St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School: key facts

What is School Atlas's summary of Ofsted's 6 judgements for St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School?: Ofsted gave no overall grade at its inspection in September 2026. School Atlas summarises the 6 judgements Ofsted made as Strong standard. This is our summary, not Ofsted's own grade.
How many pupils attend St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School?: St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School has 409 pupils on roll.
What are St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 78% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School take?: St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School located?: St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School is located in London, SE25 5BN, Croydon.
How do I apply to St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School?: St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

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St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

Profile updated · DfE GIASApply by 15 Jan

Becket Close, Birchanger Road, SE25 5BN Website02086543006

Artsmark Silver

Verified from official sources

Strong· our summarySep 2026

Inspected Sep 2026

View full report

Ages4 - 11

Pupils409

Strong· our summarySep 2026

Ages4 - 11

Pupils409

Inspected Sep 2026 · View report

Pupils (January 2026 census)

409

96.7% of capacity (406 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

KS2 Expected Standard

78% combined

2024-25

DfE2024-25

Demand (Reception)

1.1× oversubscribed

68 first choices for 60 places in the entry year

DfE2026-27

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

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Part of — 10 schools across 4 local authorities; 1 of 1 school with a graded inspection rated Good or Outstanding.

At a Glance

Rated Strong on our summary of 7 Ofsted judgements and in demand. KS2 results rapidly improving, 2022-23 to 2024-25.

InspectionStrong · our summary

Inspected Sep 2026

Results

Rapidly Improving

KS2 SATs Combined: 78% (2024-25)

National avg: 62% · marker

AdmissionsIn demand

1.1x oversubscribed (Reception, 2026-27)

Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Religion

Roman Catholic

Diocese

Archdiocese of Southwark

Headteacher

Mrs Louise Chabvuka

See more of St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Aug 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateFSAfood hygieneInspectorategrade & date· Sep 2026IMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 4.1% — below the average for primary schools in this borough

School Capacity406 pupils on roll — 96.7% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

Key admissions dates

DeadlineReception application deadline

Friday, 15 January 2027

in 78 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaWoodside · Croydon · Croydon East · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 3Most deprived

Food hygiene

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Crimes per month 125

Croydon peer median: 105 per month

12-month total1,503

Top categories

Violent crime

518 (34%)

Anti-social behaviour

330 (22%)

Vehicle crime

144 (10%)

and 11 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 436 Croydon schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)54

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m21

Nearest site63m

Includes6 public parks, 2 playing fields, 5 play spaces, 4 sports facilities, 1 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseModerate — 54.5 dB daytime, peaking at 65.8 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	11.6 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	8.5 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	14.7 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Data from:Inspection: Sep 2026Results: 2024-25Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Aug 2026

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St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School

St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School

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At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

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How places are decided at St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School

St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School: key facts

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St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School

Quick summary

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileAround LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Nearby schools within 5 km