St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School
96%
Capacity
402
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School
St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Greenwich community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 402 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Cooper, it falls under Greenwich local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 886th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 57 in Greenwich.
St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 37 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School include Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Chess, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Greenwich, St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Mottisfont Road, London, Greenwich, SE2 9LY |
| Headteacher | Joanne Cooper |
| Local Authority | Greenwich |
| Number of Pupils | 402 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.9% |
| School Capacity | 402 / 420 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (5 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jun 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (84%)
886th of 13,686
Nationally
229th of 1,592
In London
4th of 57
In Greenwich
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
84%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
84%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed37
67
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mottisfont Road, London
Greenwich, SE2 9LY
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