A outstanding voluntary aided school school in Salford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School.
Overall school rating
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 111.0 | 109.0 |
| 2023 | 110.0 | 108.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+1.0 per year)
Up 1.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Together with God we reach for the stars"
We are a Catholic family and welcome all into our vibrant community. We strive to make Jesus the centre of our lives. Each person is unique and we seek to inspire each other towards knowledge and joy as children of God. We nurture everyone to reach their full potential.
David Deane OBE is the Headteacher. The site highlights that STOC aims to be outstanding and describes the school as an exciting, enriching place with high expectations and opportunities across the curriculum.
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Breakfast Club (Morning Care) £2 per day; After School Care £7 per day. A small snack and a drink are provided at each session. Morning Care starts at 8:00 am; After Care ends at 5:55 pm. All sessions must be booked in advance and paid; cancellations require one week's notice. Late pickups incur £5 per 5 minutes.
In Salford we are committed to ensuring that all children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have the opportunity to attend play, leisure, sports and other activities, including out of school provision, in their local communities. A parent/carer survey is being gathered to understand access, barriers and improvements for wrap around/out of school provision.
Nursery and Reception admissions are detailed as follows: Salford residents may access Nursery from September after the child’s third birthday (birth date 01.09.2021–31.08.2022) and Reception from September after the fourth birthday (birth date 01.09.2020–31.08.2021). Online applications for September 2025 open 1 September 2024 to 15 January 2025. Primary admissions follow a strict timetable with offers on 16 April 2025. Supplementary forms require a copy of Baptism Certificate. Manchester and Bury residents apply through their respective councils. In-year admissions are coordinated by the local authority.
The weekly charge for school meals is £10.50.