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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers adopt consistent approaches to the teaching of reading. Pupils learn sounds swiftly and blend sounds to read familiar words.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy learning a wide range of subjects and lessons build successfully on what pupils already know.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, leaders’ curriculum planning does not break down the knowledge into smaller steps to help pupils learn.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils read with fluency and expression; they read texts that support their learning and develop a love for reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers quickly spot pupils who find reading difficult and ensure they get the help they need to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are proud of the school’s ‘golden rules’, and are kind and respectful towards others.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders identify pupils with SEND accurately and ensure staff have the knowledge to meet pupils’ needs, resulting in good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe at school and are confident that staff would deal with any rare instances of bullying immediately.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff prepare pupils well to live alongside people who have different beliefs and lifestyles.
Parent Feedback: The 49 responses and 37 free-text comments to Ofsted’s online questionnaire were considered.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers spoke positively about the school during the inspection.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils are given opportunities to take part in artistic, sporting, and cultural activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers explain concepts clearly and check regularly how well pupils are learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers adapt their teaching to ensure pupils with SEND access the same learning as their peers.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a few subjects, teachers sometimes do not focus on pupils having a secure understanding of the knowledge needed to tackle more complex concepts.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders should ensure that the curriculum breaks down the most important knowledge to support planning sequences of lessons effectively.
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About Us
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 115 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 59% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | 14.2 | 21.6 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 101 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 102 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 9.95% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1