St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood
98%
Capacity
523
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood
St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Brentwood community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 523 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 535 places).
Ofsted has rated St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood "Good", the school is led by headteacher Dean Moran, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6107th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 18 in Brentwood.
St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood is a popular choice with families — it received 134 applications for 61 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 were first-preference applications.
St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.9/5 from 4 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood include Art Studios, Library, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Tennis, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Book Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Brentwood, St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood is one of the options available in the East of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Brentwood, CM15 9BX |
| Headteacher | Dean Moran |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 523 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.4% |
| School Capacity | 523 / 535 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6107th of 13,686
Nationally
653rd of 1,612
In East of England
10th of 18
In Brentwood
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
16%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
65%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed61
134
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
39 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood
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Contact Information
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood
Brentwood, CM15 9BX
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