St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
About St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Parent feedback at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is strong, with the school oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake. For 27 places, the school received 45 applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1. 67, and all 20 first-preference applicants were offered a place. This suggests a solid local reputation, particularly among families who value the school's Roman Catholic character. The school is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 5 to 11, with a current roll of 201 against a capacity of 210, leaving a small number of spare places. It is led by headteacher Margaret Sanderson and sits within the Isle of Wight local authority.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jul 2023Latest monitoring visit (13 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 23 Feb 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:45-08:45
After-school care
15:15-17:30
Source: stthomaspri.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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