Thomas A Becket Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Pelham Road Worthing West Sussex BN13 1JB |
| Reference Number | 125954 |
Thomas A Becket Infant School continues to demonstrate effective action in maintaining high standards since its last inspection. The school is celebrated for its nurturing environment where children thrive and are supported by caring staff, contributing to their confidence and independence. The curriculum is well-structured, emphasizing reading and providing support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Parents express satisfaction with the strong community bonds and how well their children are known and cared for within the school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 502 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.2%
Girls: 50.8% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82 | 94 | 176 |
| 2 | 78 | 101 | 179 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.9% |
| White, Other | 4.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 04 Jul 2019 | Short inspection |
| 02 Jul 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jun 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community atmosphere where pupils are known well.
- Effective curriculum that builds knowledge and skills progressively.
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND.
- High prioritization of reading and well-structured phonics instruction.
- Well-managed relationships policy that fosters a respectful environment.
- Opportunities for wider personal development through roles like eco-council.
Areas for Improvement
- Subject-specific vocabulary development is not yet embedded.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 103 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 75 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Thomas A Becket Junior School
Glebeside Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7PR |
0.23 miles |
|
Durrington Junior School
Salvington Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 2JD |
0.68 miles |
|
Durrington Infant School
Salvington Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 2JD |
0.69 miles |
|
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing
Derwent Drive, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 6LA |
0.76 miles |
|
Broadwater CofE Primary School
Rectory Gardens, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7TQ |
0.8 miles |
|
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing
Elm Grove, Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 5LQ |
0.83 miles |
|
Palatine Primary School
Palatine Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 6JP |
0.83 miles |
|
Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing
Broadwater Road, Worthing, BN14 8HU |
0.96 miles |
|
Orchards Infant School
Nelson Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 6EN |
0.97 miles |
|
Orchards Junior School
Nelson Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 6EN |
0.97 miles |
|
Heene CofE Primary School
Norfolk Street, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4BB |
1.03 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Cobden Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4BD |
1.1 miles |
|
Hawthorns Primary School
Poplar Road, Durrington, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3EZ |
1.17 miles |
|
West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School
Marlborough Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4HD |
1.27 miles |
|
Whytemead Primary School
Dominion Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8LH |
1.31 miles |
|
The Laurels Primary School, Worthing
Winterbourne Way, West Durrington, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3QH |
1.38 miles |
|
Downsbrook Primary School
Dominion Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8GD |
1.38 miles |
|
Springfield Infant School and Nursery
Sackville Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8BQ |
1.41 miles |
|
Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School
Mulberry Lane, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4RN |
1.44 miles |
|
Homefield Primary School and SSC
53 Chesswood Road, West Sussex, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2AA |
1.5 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Durrington High School
The Boulevard, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1JX |
0.5 miles |
|
Oak Grove College
The Boulevard, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1JX |
0.63 miles |
|
Worthing High School
South Farm Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7AR |
0.68 miles |
|
Bohunt School Worthing
65a Broadwater Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8AH |
0.94 miles |
|
Brighton Forward Ltd
28a Teville Road, Worthing, BN11 1UG |
1.09 miles |
|
Our Lady of Sion School
Our Lady of Sion School, West Sussex, BN11 4BL |
1.25 miles |
|
St Andrew's CofE High School
Sackville Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8BG |
1.27 miles |
|
Courtlands Independent Special School
37 Parklands Avenue, Goring By Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4NG |
1.36 miles |
|
Educate U
Unit 2, 58c Chapel Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1BG |
1.37 miles |
|
Seadown School
Seadown House, 1a Farncombe Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2BE |
1.79 miles |
|
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing
Selborne Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2JX |
1.79 miles |
|
St Oscar Romero Catholic School
Goring Street, Goring-By-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 5AF |
1.84 miles |
|
Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre
52 - 54 Windsor Road, Worthing, West Sussex, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2LY |
1.91 miles |
|
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
Upper Boundstone Lane, Sompting, West Sussex, BN15 9QZ |
2.9 miles |
|
Springboard Education
55 South Street, Lancing, West Sussex, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8AN |
3.18 miles |
|
The Angmering School
Station Road, Angmering, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 4HH |
3.88 miles |
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Lancing College
|
4.14 miles |
|
Windlesham House School
London Road, Pulborough, RH20 4AY |
4.47 miles |