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St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School, South Norwood SE25

Becket Close, Birchanger Road, South Norwood, London SE25 5BN

10 simple reasons to choose St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School, South Norwood

State primary school (academy converter) in South Norwood.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.

10 better reasons to choose St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School, South Norwood

Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in South Norwood and one of the 10 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 28.8 pupils per class and 24.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 23% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Catholic social morality.
School has achieved above average scores for pupil progress over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2007.

Find another school near St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School, South Norwood

Independent Prep Schools

Elmhurst School (2.3 miles); Old Palace Prep of John Whitgift School (2.8 miles); Royal Russell Junior School (3.1 miles).

State Primary Schools

Stewart Fleming Primary School (1.9 miles); Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace (2.5 miles); St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School, Thornton Heath (2.5 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Trinity School, Croydon (1.2 miles); Old Palace of John Whitgift School (2.3 miles); Croydon Metropolitan College (2.3 miles).

State Senior Schools

Oasis Academy Shirley Park (0.7 miles); Harris Academy South Norwood (1 mile); Coloma Convent Girls' School (1.8 miles).

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