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St Thomas’ Catholic Primary School, Canterbury CT1

99 Military Road, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1NE

St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury CT1

10 simple reasons to choose St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury

State primary school (voluntary aided) in Canterbury.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.

10 better reasons to choose St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury

Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Canterbury and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Kent LEA.
On average, 29.5 pupils per class and 25.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 28% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The curriculum emphasises Catholic social morality. Subjects are taught separately, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 40% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2021.

Find another school near St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury

Independent Prep Schools

St Edmund's Junior School & Pre-Prep (1.6 miles); Kent College Junior School, Canterbury (1.8 miles); The King's School, Junior King's School (2.3 miles).

State Primary Schools

Blean Primary School (2.3 miles); Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School (3.5 miles); Hernhill Church of England Primary School (5.8 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

The King's School Canterbury (0.1 miles); St Edmund's School, Canterbury (1.6 miles); Kent College Canterbury (1.8 miles).

State Senior Schools

Barton Court Grammar School (0.7 miles); The Archbishop's School (1.1 miles); Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School (1.4 miles).

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