St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
100%
Capacity
209
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Staffordshire Moorlands community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 209 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
the school is led by headteacher Lindsey Gidman, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% 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 2514th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 19 in Staffordshire Moorlands.
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 21 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Thomas' Catholic Primary School include Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Gymnastics, Dance, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Book Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Staffordshire Moorlands, St Thomas' 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Parklands Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 4DS |
| Headteacher | Lindsey Gidman |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 209 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.7% |
| School Capacity | 209 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (9 Feb 2023): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2514th of 13,686
Nationally
250th of 1,378
In West Midlands
6th of 19
In Staffordshire Moorlands
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
76%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
52
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Parklands Road, Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 4DS
Parklands Road, Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 4DS
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