St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Walsall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School.

Walsall, WS31SP Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

67

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 77.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
23 February 2016
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Dartmouth Avenue
Coalpool
Walsall, WS31SP
Phone
1922720712
Website
st-thomas.walsall.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104236
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Dartmouth Avenue, Coalpool, Walsall, WS3 1SP
Website
www.st-thomas.walsall.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
288 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Birmingham
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
296
Free School Meals
23.6% (70 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.8% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
97.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
3.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
77.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
13.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
77.0 (+18.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
3.3 (14.2 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
2.7 (3.9 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 108.0
2023 105.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
33
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
296 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+4.0 per year)

Up 4.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"In God's Love We Flourish; In Amore Dei Floremus"

Human Dignity Peace Rights & Responsibilities Solidarity & The Common Good Stewardship - Care for Creation The Dignity of Work & Participation The Option for the Poor & Vulnerable

Catholic Life; Catholic Social Teaching

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Multi-Sports Arts & Crafts Drama Games Sewing Singing Bowls Football

Sports

Football

Facilities

Bee Garden Community Book Exchange LiveSimply Wildlife Pond & Garden Wildlife Regeneration

Curriculum Highlights

Art & Design Design & Technology Computing English EYFS Geography History Maths Music PE & Sport RE Reading & Phonics Science Spanish

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care for children aged 3-11 in their breakfast club and after school club through Simply Out Of School; The Summer Sports Camp is presented to you by Sports Plus Scheme.

Admissions Criteria

Oversubscription criteria as set out in the admission arrangements for 2025/26; priority given to baptised Catholic; requires Supplementary Information Form and copies of birth certificate (and baptism certificate if applicable) for correct priority; if no places, waiting list; outcome communicated in writing; right to appeal to an independent panel.

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