Priory Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 2QB
10 simple reasons to choose St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
State primary school (academy converter) in Colchester.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Christian/Methodist faith school.
Non-selective intake.
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 More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Colchester and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.8 pupils per class and 25.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 3% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Christian social morality.
In the top 11% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2008. School is an accredited Teaching School; recognised as strong at teaching and so permitted to train other teachers.
Find another school near St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Independent Prep Schools
Oxford House School (1 mile); Colchester High School, Lower School (1.1 miles); Holmwood House School (3.2 miles).
State Primary Schools
Hamilton Primary School (1.2 miles); Home Farm Primary School (2.7 miles); St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester (2.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Colchester High School (1.1 miles); St Mary's School for Girls, Colchester (1.5 miles); Royal Hospital School (14 miles).
State Senior Schools
Colchester Royal Grammar School (1 mile); St Benedict's Catholic College (1.6 miles); Colchester County High School for Girls (1.6 miles).