Becket Primary School
Derby, DE22 3WR · Derby · primary school
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40th of 59 primary schools in Derby we can score, 74 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.8/10 against 903 of them, against 1.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Becket Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Commando Joe's, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 246 pupils against a stated capacity of 262. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Becket Primary School
Overview
Becket Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "well cared for" and feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. The report highlights strong relationships between staff and pupils, with clear values of kindness, respect, honesty, and hard work threading through all activities. Leaders have placed a "sharp focus on improving the quality of education," resulting in an ambitious new curriculum and effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, bullying is "rare," and they have faith in staff to resolve issues quickly.
- Reading is a high priority; staff teach phonics "expertly," helping pupils become "fluent readers."
- The school is "highly inclusive," with clear systems to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils demonstrate strong knowledge of different faiths, beliefs, and modern British values, speaking with confidence about equality.
- Leaders and governors support staff well, considering their "well-being and workload," resulting in staff who are "happy and proud."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not yet "precisely identified the knowledge" pupils need to learn, hindering the effective building of subject knowledge over time.
- Teachers do not always check effectively how well pupils have understood subject content, meaning misconceptions are not always identified and connections between topics are hindered.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders acting "tenacious" in ensuring timely support and carrying out robust employment checks.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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