The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% 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
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
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.
14% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 230
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- THE POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Head
- Mrs Julieann Exley (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington?
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington currently has 230 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington take?
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington?
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington is in Kidlington, OX5 1EA, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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