Thomas A Becket Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Address | Glebeside Avenue, BN14 7PR |
| School Website | www.thomasabecketjunior.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1903202268 |
| URN | 125955 |
School Census
| Total | 716 |
| Girls/Boys | 352/364 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.2%/50.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 94 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 04/12/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 04/12/2018 | Good |
| 29/06/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 04/12/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 29/06/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 19 March 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 04 December 2018 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 02 May 2018 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 29 June 2016 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 22 May 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 30 January 2014 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 20 March 2013 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 17 January 2011 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 28 January 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 02 June 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -0.4 |
| Writing Progress | -1.0 |
| Maths Progress | 0.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -1.5 |
| Writing Progress | -2.4 |
| Maths Progress | -0.5 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -0.8 |
| Writing Progress | -1.8 |
| Maths Progress | -0.4 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 11% |
| not applicable | 63% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 29% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 13% |
| no | 87% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Thomas A Becket Infant School
(0.27 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Pelham Road, , BN13 1JB
Worthing High School
(0.47 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: South Farm Road, , BN14 7AR
Broadwater CofE Primary School
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Rectory Gardens, , BN14 7TQ