The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 218
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Trust
- OUR LADY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mrs Sophie Howes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Thomas More Catholic Primary, Northampton Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7JZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWren Spinney School
Academy · 468m away
St Peter's School
Independent · 917m away
Hall Meadow Primary School
Primary · 928m away
Hawthorn Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Youth Works Community College
Independent · 1.3km away
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Bishop Stopford School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Greenfields Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.5km away
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 June 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 218 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 Kettering, NN15 7JZ, in the North Northamptonshire 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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