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

St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury has 210 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury's Ofsted rating?

St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 April 2023).

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

80% of pupils at St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury?

St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury is located at 99 Military Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1NE.

St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury

99 Military Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1NE

Good

Inspected 19 April 2023

Good

Ofsted

80%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

5–11

Ages

210

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary aided school

Type

About St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury

St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury is a voluntary aided school in Canterbury, Kent, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 210 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 April 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 52.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 5–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 210 / 210 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection: 19 April 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

14.8%

Free school meals

52.9%

EAL

1.9%

SEN support

8.6%

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)

80%

Expected standard (RWM)

17%

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

112

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.0%

Overall absence

7.1%

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.

6.98

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

30.1

Pupils per teacher

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

6.73

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

£46,565

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

→ −£0 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.

£5,855

Spend per pupil

£6,229

Income per pupil

58%

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: 99 Military Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1NE
Phone: 01227462539
Headteacher: Carol Brooker
Website: www.st-thomas-canterbury.kent.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury?: St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury is a voluntary aided school in Canterbury, Kent, England, for pupils aged 5–11.
How many pupils does St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury have?: St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury has 210 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury's Ofsted rating?: St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 April 2023).
How does St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 80% of pupils at St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury?: St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury is located at 99 Military Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1NE.

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