St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
London, SE9 6NS · Greenwich · primary school
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50th of 61 primary schools in Greenwich we can score, 62 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.0/10 against 2,131 of them, against 5.8/10 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 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
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, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 201 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
Since the inspection was in early 2024, what specific improvements have been made to teaching since then? How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in core subjects?
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 "warm, inclusive and friendly" environment where pupils are "happy and safe." Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in strong attendance, effective support for pupils with special educational needs, and high outcomes in reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- The school fosters a positive culture where pupils "enjoy attending" and demonstrate respect, with bullying being "rare" and effectively managed.
- Reading is prioritised from Reception, with staff quickly identifying and supporting struggling pupils, leading to "high" published outcomes.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "achieve highly" due to aspirational targets and appropriately adapted teaching.
- Leaders have created a "broad and ambitious curriculum" with carefully selected knowledge, particularly evident in subjects like geography and physical education.
- There are many opportunities for pupils to take on responsibility, such as through the school council and "travel ambassadors," enhancing their engagement.
Areas to improve
- Systems to check pupils' understanding in lessons are "not well embedded," meaning staff are sometimes unclear about what pupils know.
- The curriculum is not implemented with "the same precision across all subjects," leading to variability in pupils' depth of knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating an "open and positive culture of vigilance" to protect pupils from harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 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
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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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