The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 94% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
94%
+32.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 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
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 2.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Anneka Stockdale (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden?
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden take?
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden?
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden is in Saffron Walden, CB11 3DW, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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