SchoolScoresThomas A Becket Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Glebeside Avenue, Worthing, BN14 7PR
01903 202268 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 December 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 20 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
112 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Worthing comparisons use the 13 of its 24 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 11 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Worthing | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 10th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Worthing. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 10th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Worthing. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 10th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Worthing. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 41 parents whose child had been bullied 10th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Worthing. Higher than 29% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 54% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 79 parents who had raised a concern Joint 8th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Worthing. Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 86% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 10th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Worthing. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Worthing figures pool parents at the Worthing schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
182 pupils in this year group.
68% — 8 points above the West Sussex average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in West Sussex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 21st highest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 18th highest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 6th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 68% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.1 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 94% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.4 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 21st highest of 23 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 31% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 12.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Thomas A Becket Infant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024
- Broadwater CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Durrington Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected
- Durrington Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heene CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2022, before conversion) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whytemead Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Downsbrook Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Thomas A Becket Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Thomas A Becket Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 December 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 20 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Thomas A Becket Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Thomas A Becket Junior School?
93% of the 112 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Thomas A Becket Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 125955.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.