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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Merton, CR4 1YGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
61%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
43 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
#7,366
of 13,686 nationally

About St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 43 of its 45 Reception places going to first-preference applicants in the 2025/26 admissions round. The school was oversubscribed, receiving 78 total applications for those places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.73. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation among parents in Merton, though the school does not publish a formal parent satisfaction survey or recommend percentage. The school is a Roman Catholic state primary for mixed genders, aged 3 to 11, and is led by headteacher Marie Tucker. It also offers a nursery provision, which may appeal to families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6. With 426 pupils on roll against a capacity of 480, the school is operating close to its full intake, which further reflects its steady local standing.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
Address53 Commonside East, Mitcham, Merton, CR4 1YG
HeadteacherMarie Tucker
Local AuthorityMerton
Number of Pupils426
Free School Meals (FSM)32.3%
School Capacity426 / 480 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolArt StudiosMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingNetballGymnasticsFootballAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirFilm ClubChessCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:10

Source: st-thomascanterbury.merton.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.