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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

53 Commonside East, Mitcham, Merton, CR4 1YG

Good

Inspected 4 May 2023

Good
Ofsted
74%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
426
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 Mitcham, Merton, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 426 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 May 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 31.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 68.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Merton →
School Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
426 / 480 (89%)
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection
4 May 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

31.9%
Free school meals
68.4%
EAL
3.3%
SEN support
13.6%
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)

74%
Expected standard (RWM)
3%
Higher standard (RWM)
107
Avg reading score
107
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.9%
Overall absence
11.6%
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.

17.6
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -5.4 vs 2023/24
23.6
Pupils per teacher
↑ +3.7 vs 2023/24
11.65
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24
£50,087
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 11% on leadership pay
↓ −£2,847 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -2.0 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.

£7,130
Spend per pupil
£7,890
Income per pupil
44%
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
53 Commonside East, Mitcham, Merton, CR4 1YG
Phone
02086480869
Headteacher
Marie Tucker

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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 Mitcham, Merton, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School have?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School has 426 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 May 2023).
How does St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
74% 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 53 Commonside East, Mitcham, Merton, CR4 1YG.

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