The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 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
- 573
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 16.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Trust
- CHRISTUS CATHOLIC TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emilie Poulteney (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Ward Avenue, Grays, Essex, RM17 5RW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Hathaway Academy
Secondary · 329m away
Quarry Hill Academy
Primary · 512m away
Little Thurrock Primary School
Primary · 813m away
The Light Christian School
Independent · 976m away
Deneholm Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Stifford Clays Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Thameside Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Belmont Castle Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School currently has 573 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 4 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 Grays, RM17 5RW, in the Thurrock 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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