St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
36%
Capacity
75
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Catholic primary school serving the Hammersmith and Fulham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 75 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (36% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Breslin, it falls under Hammersmith and Fulham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1168th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 35 in Hammersmith and Fulham.
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 26 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 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 Forest School, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Library, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Netball, Athletics, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 44.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham, 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Catholic |
| Address | Estcourt Road, London, Hammersmith and Fulham, SW6 7HB |
| Headteacher | Joanne Breslin |
| Local Authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Number of Pupils | 75 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 44.0% |
| School Capacity | 75 / 210 (36% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1168th of 13,686
Nationally
293rd of 1,592
In London
15th of 35
In Hammersmith and Fulham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
82%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
39
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (10% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Estcourt Road, London
Hammersmith and Fulham, SW6 7HB
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