St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic Academy
97%
Capacity
204
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic Academy
St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the East Riding of Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 204 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Martin Ward, it falls under Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9482nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 72nd out of 106 in East Riding of Yorkshire.
St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 37 applications for 25 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 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 Voluntary Catholic Academy include Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Swimming, Dance, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Choir, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire, St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St Thomas More Road, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU4 7NP |
| Headteacher | Martin Ward |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 204 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.8% |
| School Capacity | 204 / 210 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Feb 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9482nd of 13,686
Nationally
1015th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
72nd of 106
In East Riding of Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
55%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
37
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Thomas More Road, Hull
East Riding of Yorkshire, HU4 7NP
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