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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Previous inspection grade Not Previously Inspected
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Foundational Skills: Learning to read starts as soon as children join Reception Year, with well-trained staff delivering the phonics curriculum effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have high ambitions for pupils and ensure an interesting, broad and stimulating curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: The curriculum in history, geography and art needs better sequencing.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils generally concentrate well and try their best in lessons.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff identify pupils falling behind and provide extra support to help them catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school; they are polite, courteous and supported in managing emotions.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are successfully included in all aspects of school life; tailored support is provided to help them learn well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is not tolerated, and trusted adults help pupils resolve any worries.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders place high importance on keeping pupils safe with well-trained staff and swift responses to issues.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the warm welcome their children receive from staff.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy taking part in different clubs and activities available.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations and explain things well, making lessons lively and engaging.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils progress well through the curriculum, knowing and remembering more over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors assure themselves that leaders’ actions to develop a coherent curriculum are robust.
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St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in East Sussex, South East.

It has 442 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.

At this school, 70% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 4-11 3-11 5-7
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 23.8 25.8 17.7
Proficient Math 107 108 -
Proficient Read 106 109 -
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 107 95 97
Reading 106 97 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 70% 53.25% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 8% 4.59% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -0.1 Average
Writing -1.1 Below Average
Maths 1.4 Above Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 107 3 96 96
Reading 107 2 96 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 76% 8 59.55% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 12% 9 8.37% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 1.0 Above Average
Writing -1.2 Below Average
Maths 1.1 Above Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 104 95 94
Reading 105 97 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 68% 60.7% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 3% 7.47% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -1.2 Below Average
Writing -2.2 Below Average
Maths -1.3 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 94 93
Reading - 95 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 54.93% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 5.77% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -
Writing -
Maths -
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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