St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
86%
Capacity
181
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Cheltenham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 181 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Thomas More Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Tippen, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 40 applications for 17 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Thomas More Catholic Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Cross Country, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Art Club, Chess, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheltenham, St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the South West 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 | Lewis Road, Cheltenham, Cheltenham, GL51 0HZ |
| Headteacher | Nicola Tippen |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 181 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.3% |
| School Capacity | 181 / 210 (86% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
40
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lewis Road, Cheltenham
Cheltenham, GL51 0HZ
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