Thomas A Becket Junior School
Worthing, BN14 7PR · West Sussex · primary school
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46th of 192 primary schools in West Sussex we can score, 225 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 — 5.7/10 against 4,152 of them, against 5.9/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thomas A Becket Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club, Choir, Music clubs, and a Childcare Club. Sports include Southern Martial Arts Kids Karate and Worthing Sports For Schools. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 715 pupils against a stated capacity of 834. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the Childcare Club? How are places allocated for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about Thomas A Becket Junior School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it could achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted now. The report describes a ‘highly inclusive and nurturing school’ where pupils ‘thrive’ due to high expectations, warm relationships, and exceptional behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve highly within a ‘highly ambitious curriculum’ that carefully embeds knowledge through regular revisiting of important learning.
- Staff, including those early in their careers, are ‘supported incredibly well’ by skilled leaders, resulting in ‘excellent subject knowledge’ and confident teaching.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is ‘impressive’, ensuring every pupil is ‘fully included’ through thoughtful strategies.
- Reading is promoted effectively, creating an ‘infectious’ buzz, with targeted support helping struggling pupils become ‘fluent and confident readers’.
- Personal, social and health education is ‘well-designed’, preparing pupils to become ‘articulate, responsible and independent young people’.
Areas to improve
- The report notes that previous Year 6 writing results were impacted because ‘curriculum improvements [were] not being fully embedded’, though current pupils are now achieving highly.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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