The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 198
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 31.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- Head
- Mrs L Collins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Appleton Road, Eltham, London, SE9 6NS
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas More Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School currently has 198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas More Catholic Primary School take?
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is in London, SE9 6NS, in the Greenwich local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas More Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas More 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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