St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Guildford, GU1 2SX · Surrey · primary school
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49th of 203 primary schools in Surrey we can score, 296 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 2,499 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6/10 among them, against 7.9/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
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 of Canterbury Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6 out of 10 among them, against 7.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and after-school club. Extracurriculars include Spanish, French, MTech, Film Club, and Cooking. Sports cover football, hockey, netball, and gymnastics, while arts options include choir, sewing, and Japanese Art. The school also runs Outdoors and Adventurous Residential and Activity Weeks.
Getting in
The published school roll is 436 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the residential weeks organised for younger children?
What Ofsted said about St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, described as “wonderfully happy and inclusive” where pupils thrive. The report highlights an ambitious curriculum and strong support for reading, though it notes that some teachers need to better adapt their teaching to close gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
Strengths
- The school fosters a positive culture where pupils learn values such as tolerance and resilience, with staff helping them manage their mental health.
- The “ambitious curriculum” builds foundational knowledge in a logical order, helping pupils make connections between ideas and remember learning over time.
- Reading provision is a significant strength, with gaps in knowledge “swiftly identified and closed” and pupils becoming confident, fluent readers.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “highly specific” and meticulously planned in collaboration with parents.
- Behaviour is calm and orderly, with pupils valuing their learning and bullying being rare due to quick staff intervention.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not always identify and adapt teaching to close gaps in knowledge, meaning some pupils do not secure important understanding.
- The school must ensure all staff have the skills and confidence to put training into practice so that pupils achieve all of which they are capable.
Safeguarding
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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