The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp 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)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 429
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kate Carter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Horseshoe Lane West, Merrow, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2SX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBoxgrove Primary School
Primary · 337m away
St Peter's Catholic School
Secondary · 501m away
Thornchace School
Special school · 573m away
Merrow Junior School
Primary · 889m away
Tormead School
Independent · 932m away
Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
George Abbot School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School
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 429 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 2 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 Guildford, GU1 2SX, in the Surrey 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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