St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ NurseryRoman Catholic

InspectedPrimaryAges 3–11229 pupils

Chancet Wood Drive, S8 7TRWebsite01142745597

Inspected229 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected Jun 2025

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils229

Inspected — grade pending10mo ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils229

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

229 / 211 (109%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~29*

Head Teacher

Mrs Louise Clements

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

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 53%

AdmissionsIn demand

1.1x oversubscribed (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

Capacity: 8 places

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

80%

Would recommend

Avg 77%

3.9%

Absence rate

Avg 7.1%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.9%vs 7.1% avg

Would recommend

80%vs 77% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.9%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence9.7%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate2.6%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

Capacity: 8 places

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support7.4%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans6.1%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication17 pupils (55%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health5 pupils (16%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty3 pupils (10%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (6%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (6%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (3%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)9

Teaching assistants (FTE)10

Support staff (FTE)15

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils229

Free school meals16.6%

English as additional language16.2%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British62.0%

Black African11.8%

White Other3.5%

Mixed White & Asian3.5%

Asian Other2.6%

Unclassified2.6%

Pakistani2.2%

Black Caribbean1.7%

Mixed White & African1.7%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.7%

Other1.3%

Mixed Other1.3%

Chinese1.3%

Gypsy/Roma0.9%

Indian0.9%

Black Other0.4%

White Irish0.4%

2024-25

Parent View

80.0%

of parents would recommend

68 responses

Happy child90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Safe90.0%

Informed90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well taught80.0%

Well led70.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 4Average

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Jun 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Spending Per Pupil

£7,390

total expenditure per pupil

£-10 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,522

Support staff£1,746

Premises£246

Energy£175

Learning resources£268

Income per pupil£6,899

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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