St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School
98%
Capacity
411
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School
St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Croydon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 411 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Diarmuid Skehan, it falls under Croydon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% 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 1361st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 77 in Croydon.
St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 159 applications for 59 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 60 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Athletics, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Science Club, Drama, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Croydon, St Thomas Becket 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Becket Close, South Norwood, London, Croydon, SE25 5BN |
| Headteacher | Diarmuid Skehan |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Number of Pupils | 411 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.9% |
| School Capacity | 411 / 420 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Aug 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1361st of 13,686
Nationally
337th of 1,592
In London
11th of 77
In Croydon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
16%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
81%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
159
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
60 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Becket Close, South Norwood, London
Croydon, SE25 5BN
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