The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 93% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a 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
93%
+31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 3.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE ROSARY TRUST - A CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY
- Head
- Mrs Bridget Harris (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt James the Great Church of England Primary School
Primary · 379m away
St John's Green Primary School
Primary · 725m away
The Sixth Form College Colchester
16 plus · 963m away
WoodGrove
Independent · 987m away
North Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
Colchester Prep & High School
Independent · 1.3km away
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Colchester Institute
16 plus · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester?
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester take?
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester?
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester is in Colchester, CO1 2QB, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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