The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 94% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
94%
+32.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
29%
+21.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 209
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lindsey Gidman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Parklands Road, Tean, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 4DS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Thomas' Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas' Catholic Primary School?
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas' Catholic Primary School take?
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Thomas' Catholic Primary School?
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 4DS, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas' Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas' Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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