The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 426
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 32.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Merton
- Head
- Mrs Marie Tucker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
53 Commonside East, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1YG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJus'T'Learn
Independent · Very close
St Mark's Primary School
Primary · 325m away
St Mark's Church of England Academy
Secondary · 408m away
Oak Tree Primary School
Independent · 512m away
Lavender Lodge School
Independent · 516m away
RISE Education
Independent · 613m away
Bond Primary School
Primary · 671m away
Cricket Green School
Special school · 740m away
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 May 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 426 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 3 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 Mitcham, CR4 1YG, in the Merton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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