The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 37% 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
37%
-25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 14.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- Head
- Mrs Margaret Sanderson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
15 official reports linked on this page, including 14 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2005 | Monitoring Visit
Inspection
June 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
High Street, Carisbrooke, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1NR
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School take?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is in Newport, PO30 1NR, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas of Canterbury 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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