The short version
Below-average SATs results. 86% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
33%
-29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 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
- 181
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 40.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- LITTLE WAY CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Tippen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Lewis Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0HZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPate's Grammar School
Secondary · 417m away
Springbank Primary Academy
Primary · 890m away
Hesters Way Primary School
Primary · 967m away
Rowanfield Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Rowanfield Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham
Secondary · 1.3km away
Benhall Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Mark's Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School currently has 181 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 Cheltenham, GL51 0HZ, in the Gloucestershire 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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