How many pupils does St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School have?

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School has 201 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

37% of pupils at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is located at High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1NR.

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1NR

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

37%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

5–11

Ages

201

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary aided school

Type

About St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Newport, Isle of Wight, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 201 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 37% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Isle of Wight →
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 5–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 201 / 210 (96%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

15.9%

Free school meals

6.7%

EAL

4.5%

SEN support

13.9%

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)

37%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

7.6%

Overall absence

19.4%

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.

9.92

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

22.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

7.84

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

£44,639

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,518 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£7,362

Spend per pupil

£7,384

Income per pupil

42%

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: High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1NR
Phone: 01983522747
Headteacher: Margaret Sanderson
Website: www.stthomaspri.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?: St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Newport, Isle of Wight, England, for pupils aged 5–11.
How many pupils does St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School have?: St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School has 201 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 37% of pupils at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?: St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is located at High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1NR.

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