What did Ofsted judge St Thomas's CofE Primary School's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged St Thomas's CofE Primary School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in September 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Thomas's CofE Primary School?

St Thomas's CofE Primary School has 239 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Thomas's CofE Primary School take?

St Thomas's CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is St Thomas's CofE Primary School located?

St Thomas's CofE Primary School is located in Kendal, LA9 5PP, Westmorland and Furness.

How do I apply to St Thomas's CofE Primary School?

St Thomas's CofE 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's CofE Primary School have a religious character?

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

How close do you need to live to get into St Thomas's CofE Primary School?

Distance did not decide places at St Thomas's CofE Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How are Reception places decided at St Thomas's CofE Primary School?

When St Thomas's CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children, Previously Looked After Children and Internationally Adopted Looked After Children — Children who are in Public Care or who have been adopted but were formerly in Public Care. This also includes children who were previously in Public Care outside of England. A child in public care is defined as a child who is looked after by the Local Authority within the meaning of section 22 of the Children's Act 1989. An "Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Child" is a child who appears (to the Admission Authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Physical/Medical Needs — Children who have physical and/or medical needs who would be disadvantaged by travelling to another school. Written evidence from an appropriate professional would be required for the Governors to consider admission in this category; 3. Pupil Premium — Children eligible for the pupil premium including the Early Years pupil premium and the service premium. Parents/guardians will be required to provide evidence of eligibility and the school may request confirmation from the applicant's home local authority. Children given priority under this criterion fall into the following categories: • Children eligible to be registered for free school meals and children who have been registered as eligible for free school meals at any point in the last six years; • Children eligible to receive the Early Years premium; and • Children whose parent(s) are serving in the regular UK armed forces, the children of regular armed forces personnel who were serving in the past 3 years, or children who are in receipt of a pension under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and the War Pensions Scheme because their parent(s) died on active service with the UK armed forces, and 6 further criteria. 23 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: In some categories, where there are more applicants than places available, age will act as a determining factor but unless specified it will be distance. The distance is measured from the centre of the child's address to a common point on the school site as determined by the Local Authority. The Governors will use the Local Authority's computerised Geographical Information System (GIS) to ensure consistency of measurement. The closest addresses will have priority.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Thomas's CofE Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.5% of pupils at St Thomas's CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St Thomas's CofE Primary School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

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How close did you need to live?

Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Reception), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How places are decided at St Thomas's CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children, Previously Looked After Children and Internationally Adopted Looked After Children — Children who are in Public Care or who have been adopted but were formerly in Public Care. This also includes children who were previously in Public Care outside of England. A child in public care is defined as a child who is looked after by the Local Authority within the meaning of section 22 of the Children's Act 1989. An "Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Child" is a child who appears (to the Admission Authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Physical/Medical Needs — Children who have physical and/or medical needs who would be disadvantaged by travelling to another school. Written evidence from an appropriate professional would be required for the Governors to consider admission in this category.
3Pupil Premium — Children eligible for the pupil premium including the Early Years pupil premium and the service premium. Parents/guardians will be required to provide evidence of eligibility and the school may request confirmation from the applicant's home local authority. Children given priority under this criterion fall into the following categories: • Children eligible to be registered for free school meals and children who have been registered as eligible for free school meals at any point in the last six years; • Children eligible to receive the Early Years premium; and • Children whose parent(s) are serving in the regular UK armed forces, the children of regular armed forces personnel who were serving in the past 3 years, or children who are in receipt of a pension under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and the War Pensions Scheme because their parent(s) died on active service with the UK armed forces.
4Siblings in Catchment — Children living within the catchment area having a brother or sister attending our school at the time of their admission giving priority, if necessary, to those children with the youngest siblings. Brothers and sisters are those living at the same address including step, adopted and foster children.
5Catchment Area Attending our Nursery — Children living in the catchment area who attend our Nursery.
6Catchment Area — Children living in the catchment area.
7Siblings Outside Catchment — Children living outside the catchment area who, at the time of their admission, have brothers or sisters attending our school giving priority, if necessary, to those children with the youngest siblings. Brothers and sisters are those living at the same address including step, adopted and foster children.
8Outside Catchment Area Attending our Nursery — Children living outside the catchment area who attend our Nursery.
9Outside Catchment Area — Children living outside the catchment area. The catchment area map is available to view in school.

If two applications tie: In some categories, where there are more applicants than places available, age will act as a determining factor but unless specified it will be distance. The distance is measured from the centre of the child's address to a common point on the school site as determined by the Local Authority. The Governors will use the Local Authority's computerised Geographical Information System (GIS) to ensure consistency of measurement. The closest addresses will have priority.

The policy states it is for Academic Year 2025-2026 but the application deadline and entry date referenced are September 2026 (closing date 15th January 2026). The document also notes that if a child has a statement of Special Educational Needs naming the school, irrespective of the criteria the child will be admitted. Attendance at the Nursery does not guarantee a place in Reception.

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.

St Thomas's CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Thomas's CofE Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged St Thomas's CofE Primary School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in September 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Thomas's CofE Primary School?: St Thomas's CofE Primary School has 239 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Thomas's CofE Primary School take?: St Thomas's CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Thomas's CofE Primary School located?: St Thomas's CofE Primary School is located in Kendal, LA9 5PP, Westmorland and Furness.
How do I apply to St Thomas's CofE Primary School?: St Thomas's CofE 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's CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Thomas's CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St Thomas's CofE Primary School?: Distance did not decide places at St Thomas's CofE Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at St Thomas's CofE Primary School?: When St Thomas's CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children, Previously Looked After Children and Internationally Adopted Looked After Children — Children who are in Public Care or who have been adopted but were formerly in Public Care. This also includes children who were previously in Public Care outside of England. A child in public care is defined as a child who is looked after by the Local Authority within the meaning of section 22 of the Children's Act 1989. An "Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Child" is a child who appears (to the Admission Authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Physical/Medical Needs — Children who have physical and/or medical needs who would be disadvantaged by travelling to another school. Written evidence from an appropriate professional would be required for the Governors to consider admission in this category; 3. Pupil Premium — Children eligible for the pupil premium including the Early Years pupil premium and the service premium. Parents/guardians will be required to provide evidence of eligibility and the school may request confirmation from the applicant's home local authority. Children given priority under this criterion fall into the following categories: • Children eligible to be registered for free school meals and children who have been registered as eligible for free school meals at any point in the last six years; • Children eligible to receive the Early Years premium; and • Children whose parent(s) are serving in the regular UK armed forces, the children of regular armed forces personnel who were serving in the past 3 years, or children who are in receipt of a pension under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and the War Pensions Scheme because their parent(s) died on active service with the UK armed forces, and 6 further criteria. 23 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: In some categories, where there are more applicants than places available, age will act as a determining factor but unless specified it will be distance. The distance is measured from the centre of the child's address to a common point on the school site as determined by the Local Authority. The Governors will use the Local Authority's computerised Geographical Information System (GIS) to ensure consistency of measurement. The closest addresses will have priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Thomas's CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.5% of pupils at St Thomas's CofE 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's CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children, Previously Looked After Children and Internationally Adopted Looked After Children — Children who are in Public Care or who have been adopted but were formerly in Public Care. This also includes children who were previously in Public Care outside of England. A child in public care is defined as a child who is looked after by the Local Authority within the meaning of section 22 of the Children's Act 1989. An "Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Child" is a child who appears (to the Admission Authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Physical/Medical Needs — Children who have physical and/or medical needs who would be disadvantaged by travelling to another school. Written evidence from an appropriate professional would be required for the Governors to consider admission in this category.
3Pupil Premium — Children eligible for the pupil premium including the Early Years pupil premium and the service premium. Parents/guardians will be required to provide evidence of eligibility and the school may request confirmation from the applicant's home local authority. Children given priority under this criterion fall into the following categories: • Children eligible to be registered for free school meals and children who have been registered as eligible for free school meals at any point in the last six years; • Children eligible to receive the Early Years premium; and • Children whose parent(s) are serving in the regular UK armed forces, the children of regular armed forces personnel who were serving in the past 3 years, or children who are in receipt of a pension under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and the War Pensions Scheme because their parent(s) died on active service with the UK armed forces.
4Siblings in Catchment — Children living within the catchment area having a brother or sister attending our school at the time of their admission giving priority, if necessary, to those children with the youngest siblings. Brothers and sisters are those living at the same address including step, adopted and foster children.
5Catchment Area Attending our Nursery — Children living in the catchment area who attend our Nursery.
6Catchment Area — Children living in the catchment area.
7Siblings Outside Catchment — Children living outside the catchment area who, at the time of their admission, have brothers or sisters attending our school giving priority, if necessary, to those children with the youngest siblings. Brothers and sisters are those living at the same address including step, adopted and foster children.
8Outside Catchment Area Attending our Nursery — Children living outside the catchment area who attend our Nursery.
9Outside Catchment Area — Children living outside the catchment area. The catchment area map is available to view in school.

St Thomas's CofE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Thomas's CofE Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged St Thomas's CofE Primary School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in September 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Thomas's CofE Primary School?: St Thomas's CofE Primary School has 239 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Thomas's CofE Primary School take?: St Thomas's CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Thomas's CofE Primary School located?: St Thomas's CofE Primary School is located in Kendal, LA9 5PP, Westmorland and Furness.
How do I apply to St Thomas's CofE Primary School?: St Thomas's CofE 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's CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — St Thomas's CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St Thomas's CofE Primary School?: Distance did not decide places at St Thomas's CofE Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at St Thomas's CofE Primary School?: When St Thomas's CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children, Previously Looked After Children and Internationally Adopted Looked After Children — Children who are in Public Care or who have been adopted but were formerly in Public Care. This also includes children who were previously in Public Care outside of England. A child in public care is defined as a child who is looked after by the Local Authority within the meaning of section 22 of the Children's Act 1989. An "Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Child" is a child who appears (to the Admission Authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Physical/Medical Needs — Children who have physical and/or medical needs who would be disadvantaged by travelling to another school. Written evidence from an appropriate professional would be required for the Governors to consider admission in this category; 3. Pupil Premium — Children eligible for the pupil premium including the Early Years pupil premium and the service premium. Parents/guardians will be required to provide evidence of eligibility and the school may request confirmation from the applicant's home local authority. Children given priority under this criterion fall into the following categories: • Children eligible to be registered for free school meals and children who have been registered as eligible for free school meals at any point in the last six years; • Children eligible to receive the Early Years premium; and • Children whose parent(s) are serving in the regular UK armed forces, the children of regular armed forces personnel who were serving in the past 3 years, or children who are in receipt of a pension under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and the War Pensions Scheme because their parent(s) died on active service with the UK armed forces, and 6 further criteria. 23 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: In some categories, where there are more applicants than places available, age will act as a determining factor but unless specified it will be distance. The distance is measured from the centre of the child's address to a common point on the school site as determined by the Local Authority. The Governors will use the Local Authority's computerised Geographical Information System (GIS) to ensure consistency of measurement. The closest addresses will have priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Thomas's CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.5% of pupils at St Thomas's CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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