St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

A good academy converter school in Peterborough. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Thomas More Catholic Primary School.

Peterborough, PE15JW Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

38

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
29.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 35.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
21 May 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Park Lane
Eastfield
Peterborough, PE15JW
Phone
1733566005
Website
st-thomasmore.peterborough.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147385
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Park Lane, Eastfield, Peterborough, PE1 5JW
Website
http://www.st-thomasmore.peterborough.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of East Anglia
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
412
Free School Meals
31.1% (128 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
35.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
100.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.8 (6.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 102.0
2023 101.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
412 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Community Prayer Celebration Learning Excellence

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school with a strong Catholic identity permeating life at the school; the diversity of faiths and cultures within the community is celebrated.

Head Teacher's Message

I am the proud Headteacher of St Thomas More Catholic Primary School. We are an outstanding Catholic school, where everyone is happy, safe and enjoys learning together.

Extracurriculars

Sports

PE and sport Dance Gymnastics

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge- and skills-based curriculum Foundation subjects taught in depth through term-long themes Learning supported by high-quality texts Curriculum designed to be accessible for all and aligned with the Equality Act Catholic values and British Values integrated into learning

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

After School Club: Monday–Friday 3:15pm–5:45pm; £6.00 per session; book via Wisepay.

SEND Provision

SEND Lead: Mrs Nicola Ward; SEND Information Report 2024; Local Offer information via Peterborough City Council; queries to [email protected].

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are coordinated through Peterborough City Council; PAN (Pupil Admission Number) is 60 per year group; Reception 2025-2026 online application opens 12 September 2025 and closes 15 January 2026; transfer to secondary (Year 6 to Year 7) online process opens 12 September 2025 and closes 31 October 2025; offers published 17 April 2026; applications directed to Peterborough City Council.

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