How many pupils does St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden have?

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden has 208 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

94% of pupils at St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden is part of ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL.

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden

South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DW

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

94%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

208

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden is an academy converter in Saffron Walden, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 208 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL. At the end of Key Stage 2, 94% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 2.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.5% 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: 208 / 210 (99%)
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

2.4%

Free school meals

17.5%

EAL

1.0%

SEN support

10.1%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

94%

Expected standard (RWM)

16%

Higher standard (RWM)

110

Avg reading score

108

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.1%

Overall absence

3.2%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

10.42

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.0 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

12.4

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

£43,746

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↓ −£5,093 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.8

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£7,067

Spend per pupil

£7,212

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

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: South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DW
Phone: 01799523248
Headteacher: Anneka Stockdale
Website: www.stmsw.co.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden?: St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden is an academy converter in Saffron Walden, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden have?: St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden has 208 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 94% of pupils at St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden is part of ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL.
Where is St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden?: St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden is located at South Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3DW.

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