The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 30 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Carol Brooker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
99 Military Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe King's School Canterbury
Independent · Very close
St Johns Church of England Primary School
Primary · 386m away
Barton Court Grammar School
Secondary · 598m away
St Peter's Methodist Primary School
Primary · 705m away
Haven Nook
Independent · 770m away
Newingate School
Independent · 1.1km away
Barton Manor School
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Stephen's Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury?
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury take?
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury?
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury is in Canterbury, CT1 1NE, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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