St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury
100%
Capacity
210
Pupils
4.3x
Demand
About St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Canterbury community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 210 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury "Good", the school is led by headteacher Carol Brooker, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2246th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 30 in Canterbury.
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury is a popular choice with families — it received 128 applications for 30 places, making it 4.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Cricket, Netball, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Coding, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Canterbury, St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury is one of the options available in the South East 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | 99 Military Road, Canterbury, Canterbury, CT1 1NE |
| Headteacher | Carol Brooker |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 210 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.6% |
| School Capacity | 210 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2246th of 13,686
Nationally
301st of 2,034
In South East
4th of 30
In Canterbury
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
77%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
128
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
99 Military Road, Canterbury
Canterbury, CT1 1NE
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