Becket Primary School, based in Derby, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Becket Primary School currently has around 241 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.7% boys and 52.3% girls. Around 61.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.9%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 25.7%. african pupils make up about 14.5% , followed by other white at 12%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Monk Street, Derby, DE22 3QB |
| Website: | www.becket.derby.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01332347595 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Derby |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Ashley Guest |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112717 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/03/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 262 |
| Number of Pupils: | 241 |
| Number of Boys: | 115 |
| Number of Girls: | 126 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 25.70% | 62 |
| African | 14.50% | 35 |
| Other White | 12.00% | 29 |
| Other Asian | 10.40% | 25 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 7.10% | 17 |
| Indian | 6.60% | 16 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.10% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 4.10% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 2.50% | 6 |
| Chinese | 2.50% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 1.70% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.80% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehill Nursery School Stonehill Road , DE23 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Nursery School 18 Stepping Lane , DE1 1GJ | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Community Nursery School 43 Nuns Street , DE1 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Nursery School Copeland Street , DE1 2PU | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Nursery School Watson Street , DE1 3PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becket Primary School Monk Street , DE22 3QB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy St Joseph's , Mill Hill Lane , DE23 6SB | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Derby Mill Hill Lane , DE23 6SB | - not rated | 598 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Primary School Raven Street , DE22 3WA | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Estate Primary School Raven Street , DE22 3WA | - not rated | 702 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Cathedral School Great Northern Road , DE1 1LR | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte College Fox Street , DE1 2LF | 4out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Derby Pride Park Locomotive Way , DE24 8PU | 3out of 4 | 1,989 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Manufacturing UTC Locomotive Way , Pride Park DE24 8PU | - not rated | 2,105 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Village Community School Village Street , Old Normanton DE23 8DF | - not rated | 2,349 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby College The Roundhouse , Roundhouse Road DE24 8JE | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mackworth College, Derby Prince Charles Avenue , Mackworth DE22 4LR | - not rated | 2,971 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bemrose School Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3HU | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rathbone Training - Derby Centre Ground Floor , St Peter's House DE1 1SB | - not rated | 622 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Friar Gate House School 65 Friar Gate , DE1 1JD | - not rated | 924 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School 56 Cedar Street , DE22 1GE | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasmine Hall School 51 Ashbourne Road , Derby DE22 3FS | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derby Montessori School 296 Uttoxeter New Road , DE22 3LN | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.