Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School

Becket Close, London, SE25 5BN
Part of: ST THOMAS BECKET CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School
London, SE25 5BN
411 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
10.90% FSM %
205 Boys
206 Girls
About St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School

St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in London, Croydon, in the London region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 411 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Diarmuid Skehan.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Croydon
Region London
Administrative District Croydon
Parliamentary Constituency Croydon East
Ward Woodside
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2012
UKPRN 10038038
URN 138612
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Diarmuid Skehan Accounting Officer 01/01/2023 29/01/2026 N/A
Mr Adam Adam Chair of Local Governing Body 01/03/2023 28/02/2027 Elected by parents
Mark Humphreys Chair of Trustees 01/09/2020 29/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Amy Brammer Chief Financial Officer 01/09/2024 29/01/2026 N/A
Ms Rebecca Eastmond Local Governor 01/11/2023 31/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Ms Emma Graham Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Stephanie Haywood-White Local Governor 01/11/2023 31/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Ms Alison Obiorah Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Headteacher Diarmuid Skehan Local Governor 01/01/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Keith Sylvia Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2039 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Stephanie Tambini Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Diana West Local Governor 01/11/2022 31/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Crosfield Nursery School
0.5 km • London
Other
Woodside Primary School
0.56 km • Croydon
Other
Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary
0.62 km • Croydon
Other
Oasis Academy Ryelands
0.68 km • London
Other
South Norwood Primary
0.72 km • London
Other
Oasis Academy Arena
0.73 km • London
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in London, Croydon.
St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School has 411 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School is Mr Diarmuid Skehan.
St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School is at Becket Close, Birchanger Road, London, SE25 5BN, in the Croydon local authority, London.
Sixth form at St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Diarmuid Skehan
Becket Close, Birchanger Road, London, SE25 5BN
02086543006
www.thomasbecket.croydon.sch.uk
Location
SE25 5BN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138612
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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