St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
114%
Capacity
240
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Medway community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 240 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Vicki-Louise Gallagher, it falls under Medway local authority.
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 81 applications for 30 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School include Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Library, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Tennis, Netball, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Medway, St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is one of the options available in the South East 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 | Romany Road, Romany Road, Gillingham, Medway, ME8 6JH |
| Headteacher | Vicki-Louise Gallagher |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Number of Pupils | 240 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.2% |
| School Capacity | 240 / 210 (114% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2013. 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.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
81
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Romany Road, Romany Road, Gillingham
Medway, ME8 6JH
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