St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Kettering, NN15 7JZ · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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14th of 91 primary schools in North Northamptonshire we can score, 111 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,324 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4/10 among them, against 7.1/10 nationally. 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
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
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in September 2023. In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 16.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4 out of 10 among them, against 7.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Gardening Club and Faith Friends, play basketball, karate, football, or gymnastics, and participate in dance and choir.
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. 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 curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining Faith Friends?
What Ofsted said about St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a supportive and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, happy, and confident. Leaders ensure the school’s core aims to ‘learn, love, play and pray’ are central to daily life, fostering a strong sense of community and positive behaviour. The report highlights a broad, ambitious curriculum and effective leadership that prioritises pupil well-being and academic achievement.
Strengths
- Leaders have constructed a ‘broad and ambitious curriculum’ that is bespoke, with precise knowledge sequencing ensuring pupils remember what they have learned.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and present information well, with a particular focus on oracy and mathematics, where pupils develop fluency and reasoning skills.
- Reading is a high priority, supported by a well-sequenced phonics programme and engaging sessions that ensure pupils ‘keep up’ with their learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same curriculum as their peers, with teachers adapting teaching effectively to support their progress.
- Behaviour is positive, with pupils behaving very well in lessons and building supportive relationships, underpinned by a culture of respect.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure that all teachers’ use of assessment consistently identifies gaps and misconceptions in pupils’ knowledge across all subjects.
- Some teachers do not check pupils’ responses to tasks in books effectively, meaning some misconceptions are not addressed in written work.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture of safety, prompt action on concerns, and well-maintained records.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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