St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington
110%
Capacity
230
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Cherwell community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 230 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Julieann Exley, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5983rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 45 in Cherwell.
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 22 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (113 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Library, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Choir, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cherwell, St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Oxford Road, Kidlington, Cherwell, OX5 1EA |
| Headteacher | Julieann Exley |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 230 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.3% |
| School Capacity | 230 / 210 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jul 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
5983rd of 13,686
Nationally
837th of 2,034
In South East
19th of 45
In Cherwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
65%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
113 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
60
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington
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Contact Information
Oxford Road, Kidlington
Cherwell, OX5 1EA
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