St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
Milton Keynes, MK3 5DT · Milton Keynes · primary school
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9th of 58 primary schools in Milton Keynes we can score, 90 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.5/10 against 4,152 of them, against 7.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 71.0 · 68 | 62% | 4.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 38% | 3.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Choir, Eco-Committee, Guardians Of Ancora, Mini Vinnies, STAMP, and Forest Schools, and participate in School Plays. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 201 pupils against a stated capacity of 295. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the Forest Schools programme fit into the weekly timetable? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 94 spare spots?
What Ofsted said about St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils “flourish in a close and supportive community atmosphere” where they feel like part of an “extended family.” The school delivers a “Good” quality of education with “Outstanding” behaviour and personal development, ensuring pupils are “more than ready for secondary school.” Leaders have shown “great determination” following a previous inspection, making “significant changes” that have improved outcomes for both pupils and staff.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exceptionally positive attitudes to learning” and “high levels of attendance,” driven by a strong sense of togetherness and pride.
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and “precisely identified,” allowing pupils to achieve well by Year 6, often exceeding national averages.
- Conduct is of the “highest standard,” with respect being the norm and routines followed “consistently by all pupils.”
- Pupils develop an “exceptional level of maturity” and a deep understanding of citizenship, actively engaging in charitable works and community leadership.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “swiftly identified and expertly supported.”
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, including early reading, the school has not “consistently monitored teaching,” leading to gaps in quality.
- Some teachers do not receive feedback on improving their practice with “enough rigour,” hindering some pupils’ progress.
- Leaders must evaluate teaching more effectively and provide staff with the “necessary guidance to teach the curriculum confidently and effectively.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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