St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

About St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester is an academy converter in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 205 pupils on roll. The school has a Catholic religious character. It is part of THE ROSARY TRUST - A CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 93% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 6.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 31.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

205 / 210 (98%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Catholic

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 November 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QB

Phone

01206865722

Headteacher

Bridget Harris

Website

www.stthomasmores.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester?

St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester is an academy converter in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester have?

St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester has 205 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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 Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023).

How does St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

93% of pupils at St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester is part of THE ROSARY TRUST - A CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY.

Where is St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester?

St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester is located at Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QB.