Becket Primary School

About Becket Primary School

Becket Primary School in North Somerset is a mixed, state-funded primary for children aged 2 to 11, and its current intake numbers tell a clear story. With 186 pupils on roll against a capacity of 252, the school is operating at roughly 74% capacity, leaving significant room for growth. That spare capacity is notable given the local demand: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 31 applications for just 16 places, making it officially oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.94 applicants per place. Fifteen of those applications were first-preference choices, and all 15 received offers. The school’s percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 33.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools and signals a catchment serving a higher-than-average level of economic disadvantage. This context matters for parents weighing up the school’s academic outcomes, as the intake profile is a significant factor in interpreting its performance data.

Academically, Becket Primary’s most recent Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 year place it in a challenging position within North Somerset. Just 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the local authority average of 61%. The school ranks 46th out of 57 primary schools in the area, placing it in the bottom 50% nationally. In individual subjects, 59% reached the expected standard in reading and maths, and 69% in writing, while the proportion achieving the higher standard was low across the board — 14% in reading, 10% in writing, and just 7% in maths. Average scaled scores were 102 in both reading and maths. Ofsted’s most recent graded inspection in May 2024 rated the school as Requires Improvement overall, with the same rating for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership. However, early years provision and personal development were both rated Good, offering a more positive note for the youngest children.

For families considering Becket, the practical picture is mixed but specific. The school offers a nursery provision for children from age 2, which is a useful entry point. Facilities include a dining hall, library, gymnasium, sports hall, playing fields, and dedicated art and music rooms, plus a chapel. Sports provision covers tennis, netball, swimming, gymnastics and athletics, and there are clubs for chess, eco activities and art. The school’s SEND provisions are broad, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder — which may appeal to families whose children require additional support. The nearest Ofsted-rated Outstanding primary is Haywood Village Academy, 3.6 km away, so Becket may suit families who prioritise a local school with nursery provision and a wide range of facilities, but who are comfortable with its current Requires Improvement rating and below-average KS2 outcomes.

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