St Philip's Catholic Primary School

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11218 pupils

High Street, New Town, TN22 5DJWebsite01825762032

Good218 pupilsAges 3–11

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

218 / 210 (104%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~27*

Head Teacher

Mrs Sarah McCurdy

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Apr 2025

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 74%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

90%

Would recommend

Avg 89%

5.1%

Absence rate

Avg 7.4%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.1%vs 7.4% avg

Would recommend

90%vs 89% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence11.5%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate3.5%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support12.8%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.8%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder9 pupils (28%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health8 pupils (25%)

Specific Learning Difficulty8 pupils (25%)

Speech, Language & Communication6 pupils (19%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)10

Teaching assistants (FTE)10

Support staff (FTE)15

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils218

Free school meals13.8%

English as additional language13.3%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British72.5%

White Other6.0%

Indian6.0%

Chinese3.2%

Mixed White & Asian2.3%

Asian Other1.8%

Mixed Other1.8%

White Irish1.4%

Black African1.4%

Mixed White & African1.4%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.4%

Other0.5%

Gypsy/Roma0.5%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

48 responses

Happy child★100.0%

Safe★100.0%

Well taught90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Informed90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well led90.0%

Well looked after70.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Oct 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£5,663

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,737 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,644

Support staff£961

Premises£331

Energy£149

Learning resources£323

Income per pupil£5,631

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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