What did Ofsted judge St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School has 112 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School take?

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

How do I apply to St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?

When St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3); 2. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. (see note 3); 3. Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Every child entered onto the HCC admissions data base has an individual random number assigned between 1 and 1 million against each preference school. Where there is a need for a final tie break the random number is used to allocate the place with the lowest number given priority.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 77.7% of pupils at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3)
2Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. (see note 3)
3Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2)
4Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church. (see notes 4&5)
5Children of other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 6)
6Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 7)
7Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Every child entered onto the HCC admissions data base has an individual random number assigned between 1 and 1 million against each preference school. Where there is a need for a final tie break the random number is used to allocate the place with the lowest number given priority.

Within each of the 7 categories, sub-provisions apply in order: (i) exceptional social, medical or pastoral need, (ii) sibling attendance at the school, (iii) children of staff members employed 2+ years or filling a demonstrable skill-shortage vacancy. Tie break for equidistant addresses: lower door number deemed nearest (e.g. block of flats); if identical addresses, random tie break via HCC random number system.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.