St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Havant
99%
Capacity
312
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Havant
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Havant is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Havant community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 312 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Havant "Good", the school is led by headteacher J Sendall, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8925th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 23 in Havant.
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Havant is a popular choice with families — it received 86 applications for 45 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 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's Catholic Primary School, Havant include Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Cricket, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Choir, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Havant, St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Havant 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 | Hooks Lane, Havant, Havant, PO9 3DR |
| Headteacher | J Sendall |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 312 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.3% |
| School Capacity | 312 / 315 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8925th of 13,686
Nationally
1332nd of 2,034
In South East
12th of 23
In Havant
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
57%
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
86
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hooks Lane, Havant
Havant, PO9 3DR
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