St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
89%
Capacity
426
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Merton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 426 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Marie Tucker, it falls under Merton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7366th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 42 in Merton.
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 78 applications for 45 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Gymnastics, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Merton, St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the London 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 | 53 Commonside East, Mitcham, Merton, CR4 1YG |
| Headteacher | Marie Tucker |
| Local Authority | Merton |
| Number of Pupils | 426 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.3% |
| School Capacity | 426 / 480 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7366th of 13,686
Nationally
1210th of 1,592
In London
28th of 42
In Merton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
61%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
78
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
53 Commonside East, Mitcham
Merton, CR4 1YG
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