Thomas A Becket Infant School
Details
| Age Range | 4-7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Address | Pelham Road, BN13 1JB |
| School Website | www.tabinfant.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1903235386 |
| URN | 125954 |
School Census
| Total | 526 |
| Girls/Boys | 257/269 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.9%/51.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 68 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/07/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 02/07/2015 | Good |
| 09/12/2009 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 02/07/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/12/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10 December 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 04 July 2019 | Short inspection | View |
| 02 July 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 15 January 2013 | Interim assessment | View |
| 09 December 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 11 December 2006 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 24 June 2002 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 375 |
| As First Preference | 173 |
| As second preference | 101 |
| As third preference | 101 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 140 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 397 |
| As First Preference | 172 |
| As second preference | 115 |
| As third preference | 109 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 170 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 401 |
| As First Preference | 200 |
| As second preference | 124 |
| As third preference | 77 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 171 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 434 |
| As First Preference | 181 |
| As second preference | 135 |
| As third preference | 118 |
| Total Offers Made | 181 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 170 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 422 |
| As First Preference | 173 |
| As second preference | 120 |
| As third preference | 129 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 165 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 396 |
| As First Preference | 153 |
| As second preference | 109 |
| As third preference | 134 |
| Total Offers Made | 174 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 153 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 420 |
| As First Preference | 178 |
| As second preference | 119 |
| As third preference | 123 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 155 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 375 |
| As First Preference | 189 |
| As second preference | 88 |
| As third preference | 98 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 159 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 395 |
| As First Preference | 179 |
| As second preference | 112 |
| As third preference | 104 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 153 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 463 |
| As First Preference | 192 |
| As second preference | 139 |
| As third preference | 132 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 163 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 393 |
| As First Preference | 182 |
| As second preference | 114 |
| As third preference | 97 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 147 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 86% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 90% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 81% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 40% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 15% |
| no | 85% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 98% |
| no | 2% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Thomas A Becket Junior School
(0.27 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Glebeside Avenue, , BN14 7PR
Oak Grove College
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: The Boulevard, , BN13 1JX
Durrington High School
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: The Boulevard, , BN13 1JX