St Thomas CofE Primary Academy

StatePrimaryChurch of England

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11415 pupils

Wyberton Low Road, PE21 7RZWebsite01205362860

Good415 pupilsAges 4–11

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Pupils415

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Pupils415

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

415 / 420 (99%)

Religion

Church of England

Head Teacher

Miss Joanne Sharples

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Feb 2025

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 60%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

80%

Would recommend

4.8%

Absence rate

Avg 6.6%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.8%vs 6.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence9.2%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate5.3%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support16.6%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.4%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication39 pupils (49%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty26 pupils (33%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health10 pupils (13%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder3 pupils (4%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)15

Teaching assistants (FTE)16

Support staff (FTE)24

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils415

Free school meals28.0%

English as additional language27.7%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British70.4%

White Other22.4%

Mixed Other4.1%

Black African1.4%

Mixed White & African0.7%

Unclassified0.5%

Indian0.2%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

80.0%

of parents would recommend

27 responses

Good progress★90.0%

Informed★90.0%

Happy child80.0%

Well taught80.0%

Safe80.0%

Good behaviour80.0%

Well led80.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠0.0%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£5,031

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,369 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,268

Support staff£1,093

Premises£170

Energy£110

Learning resources£222

Income per pupil£5,608

2023-24

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