St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School
London, SE2 9LY · Greenwich · primary school
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34th of 61 primary schools in Greenwich we can score, 62 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.1/10 against 2,131 of them, against 8.0/10 nationally. 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 371 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for Year 6 pupils leaving for secondary education?
What Ofsted said about St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, providing an ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils well for their next educational stage. Pupils are described as "happy and confident," with behaviour that is "consistently positive" and learning that proceeds "uninterrupted." The school fosters a strong sense of community and spiritual development across its two sites.
Strengths
- Leaders have constructed an "ambitious curriculum" where knowledge is "typically well sequenced" to help pupils embed important ideas and tackle complex concepts.
- Teachers possess "secure subject knowledge" and "present ideas clearly," ensuring errors are "picked up swiftly and corrected."
- Pupils demonstrate a "love of reading," developing into "fluent and confident readers" through precise implementation of the phonics programme.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with outside agencies to design "personalised" curricula.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum helps pupils understand important issues, while spiritual development is "well promoted."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, tasks do not give pupils "sufficient opportunity to practise and embed the key ideas," meaning they do not consistently deepen their understanding of important concepts.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to recognise risks and leaders acting swiftly to ensure pupils are safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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