St Thomas' CofE Primary School
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About St Thomas' CofE Primary School
St Thomas' CofE Primary School is a state-funded, mixed Church of England primary in Warrington, with a school capacity of 236 pupils. The school operates a nursery provision for children aged three and above, feeding into its main primary intake up to age 11. While the data does not include current pupil numbers or free school meal percentages, the school's admissions information provides a useful demand signal: the school is clearly popular within the local area, though exact oversubscription figures are not available. For context, Warrington has 69 primary schools of the same type, and only six of those hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School, 1.9 kilometres away, which may influence catchment dynamics for families considering St Thomas'.
Academically, St Thomas' CofE Primary School holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2025, with notable strengths in behaviour and attitudes and personal development, both judged Outstanding. The quality of education and leadership and management are rated Good, while early years provision also remains Good. This represents a consistent performance compared with its previous inspection in 2018, where overall effectiveness was also Good. The school does not have published Key Stage 2 SATs results in the data, so direct comparison with the Warrington local authority average of 69 per cent achieving the expected standard is not possible. However, the Ofsted report highlights strong personal development as a particular asset, suggesting the school prioritises character and wellbeing alongside academic progress.
The school offers a range of facilities including a sports hall, library, sensory room, art studios and a chapel, supporting both academic and pastoral needs. Sports provision includes swimming, cricket, cross country, dance and athletics, while extracurricular clubs such as film club, drama, art club, eco club and chess provide breadth beyond the curriculum. The sensory room is a notable resource, likely supporting pupils with additional needs, though specific SEND data is not provided. St Thomas' is a good fit for families seeking a Church of England primary with strong pastoral care and a wide activity offer, particularly those within the Warrington area who value a school rated Good with Outstanding personal development and behaviour.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Parkgate Road, Warrington, Warrington, WA4 2AP |
| Headteacher | Ian Moss |
| Local Authority | Warrington |
| School Capacity | 236 |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Feb 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
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Total schools
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Oversubscribed
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Primary
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Contact Information
Parkgate Road, Warrington
Warrington, WA4 2AP
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