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Thomas A Becket Junior School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Thomas A Becket Junior School is a community primary school in Worthing, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 721 pupils, and a capacity of 834 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

721

Pupils

834

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Thomas A Becket Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Thomas A Becket Junior School?

The catchment area for Thomas A Becket Junior School is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Thomas A Becket Junior School is set by West Sussex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find West Sussex catchment area documents →

Thomas A Becket Junior School: 834 places, 86% filled: places available

Thomas A Becket Junior School has a published admission number of 834 places. 721 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 834 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Worthing.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

West Sussex publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. West Sussex Council school admissions (official) →

Thomas A Becket Junior School: School Information

Full address
Glebeside Avenue, Worthing, BN14 7PR
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
15.7% of pupils
DfE URN
125955

Other Primary Schools in Worthing

If Thomas A Becket Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Worthing are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Thomas A Becket Junior School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Thomas A Becket Junior School

What is the catchment area for Thomas A Becket Junior School?

The catchment area for Thomas A Becket Junior School is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Thomas A Becket Junior School oversubscribed?

Thomas A Becket Junior School has a capacity of 834 places and currently has 721 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.

What is the admissions policy for Thomas A Becket Junior School?

Admission to Thomas A Becket Junior School is managed by West Sussex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Thomas A Becket Junior School cover?

Thomas A Becket Junior School is a primary school in Worthing, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Thomas A Becket Junior School?

Thomas A Becket Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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