How many pupils attend St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School?

St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School has 246 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School take?

St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

How do I apply to St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School?

St Edmund's and St Thomas' 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 Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — St Edmund's and St Thomas' 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 Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School?

When St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children i — Looked after children and previously looked after children i. Children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission ii. Other children; 2. Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of St Oscar Romero — Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of St Oscar Romero (the former parishes of St Edmund of Canterbury, Waterloo, Our Lady Star of the Sea and St Thomas of Canterbury, Waterloo) (see notes 3 &10) i. Children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission ii. Other children; 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children (see note 3) i. Children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission ii. Other children, and 5 further criteria.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 91.1% of pupils at St Edmund's and St Thomas' 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 Edmund's and St Thomas' 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.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children i — Looked after children and previously looked after children i. Children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission ii. Other children
2Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of St Oscar Romero — Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of St Oscar Romero (the former parishes of St Edmund of Canterbury, Waterloo, Our Lady Star of the Sea and St Thomas of Canterbury, Waterloo) (see notes 3 &10) i. Children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission ii. Other children
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children (see note 3) i. Children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission ii. Other children
4Other children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission
5Catechumens in the Catholic Church and members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome — Catechumens in the Catholic Church and members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome (see notes 4 & 5)
6Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion — Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion (see note 6)
7Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader (see
8Any other children

"Admission Policy 2027-28", published by the school on its own website (https://www.sestcatholicprimary.org/docs/Admissions/St_Edmunds_and_St_Thomas_Catholic_Primary_School_Admissions_Policy_2027-28.pdf).

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.