St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

About St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Guildford, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 429 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 27.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Surrey →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

429 / 420 (102%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

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

Horseshoe Lane West, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2SX

Phone

01483888388

Headteacher

Kate Carter

Website

http://www.st-thomas.surrey.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Guildford, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

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

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School has 429 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

78% 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.

Is St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is part of XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is located at Horseshoe Lane West, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2SX.