St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
98%
Capacity
234
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Stoke-on-Trent community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 234 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Shenade Moorhouse, it falls under Stoke-on-Trent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6564th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 63 in Stoke-on-Trent.
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 30 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School include Playing Fields, Forest School, Sensory Room, Library, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Gymnastics, Athletics, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Chess, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent, St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | North Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7DG |
| Headteacher | Shenade Moorhouse |
| Local Authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Number of Pupils | 234 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.0% |
| School Capacity | 234 / 240 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6564th of 13,686
Nationally
642nd of 1,378
In West Midlands
28th of 63
In Stoke-on-Trent
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
60
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
North Street, Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7DG
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