St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
98%
Capacity
205
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester is a state-funded Catholic primary school serving the Colchester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 205 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 210 places).
the school is led by headteacher Bridget Harris, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 100% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 23rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 51 in Colchester.
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 29 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester include Library, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Netball, Football, Athletics, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Eco Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Colchester, St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester is one of the options available in the East of England 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 | Catholic |
| Address | Priory Street, Colchester, Colchester, CO1 2QB |
| Headteacher | Bridget Harris |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 205 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.9% |
| School Capacity | 205 / 210 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Feb 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (100%)
23rd of 13,686
Nationally
3rd of 1,612
In East of England
1st of 51
In Colchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
100%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
93%
'23/24
100%
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
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
2025/26Oversubscribed29
64
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Priory Street, Colchester
Colchester, CO1 2QB
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