St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Bexleyheath, DA7 4PH · Bexley · primary school
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5th of 55 primary schools in Bexley we can score, 60 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 — 8.7/10 against 3,837 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 84.0 · 93 | 40% | 3.72 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
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 More Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 84.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 15.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in November 2023. 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 (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs for piano, guitar, drama, coding, cookery, Spanish, singing, and BSL. Sports include football, cricket, and multiskills. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 421 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 school manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity by 1? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured for daily attendance?
What Ofsted said about St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School continues to be an outstanding school, providing a high-quality education where pupils are "well cared for and looked after." The report highlights an "ambitious" curriculum that prepares students effectively for their future, supported by staff who maintain "consistently high expectations" of achievement and behaviour.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "well sequenced," allowing pupils to build knowledge cumulatively and tackle complex ideas in subjects like mathematics and history.
- The reading programme is "highly effective," with a "highly positive culture of reading" where pupils read widely and speak with "confidence and enthusiasm" about books.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "swiftly identified" and receive effective interventions that enable them to access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Behaviour is described as "exceptional," with pupils being "friendly, polite and courteous" and treating staff with respect.
- Personal development is a "real strength," with pupils taking on leadership roles and community responsibilities, such as running a soup kitchen.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, ensuring pupils feel safe and that any worries are listened to.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 95% |
| 2024/25 | 84% |
| 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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