St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Colchester, CO1 2QB · Essex · primary school
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5th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 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 — 9.7/10 against 3,204 of them, against 9.7/10 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 | 93.0 · 99 | 40% | 3.95 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
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's Catholic Primary School, Colchester overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 93.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 23.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in February 2024. 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 (9.7 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 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
How does the curriculum support pupils who have already reached the higher standard? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education?
What Ofsted said about St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Overview
The report describes a school where "excellence is standard" and pupils achieve "extremely well academically" while becoming "well rounded young people." Leaders have realised a "strong, shared vision," resulting in a "top-class education" where staff are valued and pupils feel safe to learn. The inspection confirms the school’s previous outstanding judgement across all categories.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and courteous" with "exemplary" behaviour, creating classrooms that are "calm" yet "bubble and brim with excitement."
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and "skilfully guide" pupils to build a "broad and rich body of knowledge" across the curriculum.
- Reading is central to provision; "well-trained staff" deliver phonics effectively, ensuring the "vast majority of pupils learn to read well."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "supported extremely well," with "careful adaptations" ensuring they access the full curriculum.
- The early years provide a "caring and nurturing environment" where children develop "high levels of concentration and independence."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 93% |
| 2023/24 | 100% |
| 2024/25 | 93% |
| 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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