St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
St Helens, WA10 6BX · St. Helens · primary school
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6th of 52 primary schools in St. Helens we can score, 54 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 — 8.5/10 against 3,836 of them, against 8.8/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 30.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.45 |
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, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 30.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. 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 (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 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 school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school manage the transition for children moving into Year 6?
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 "vibrant and caring" where pupils enjoy a wide array of activities. The report highlights "impeccable conduct" and strong attitudes to learning, underpinned by a culture of mutual respect and high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "impeccable conduct" and "strong attitudes to learning," showing respect for others and cooperating well from the Nursery Year.
- Staff know pupils well as individuals, ensuring that children feel confident that "there is always an adult in the school who will listen and help."
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all," with staff displaying "comprehensive knowledge" and being "infectiously enthusiastic" in their teaching.
- Early reading is taught expertly, ensuring that by the end of Year 1, "almost all pupils read with confidence, accuracy and understanding."
- The school provides "very well for pupils’ wider development," including a "well-devised programme for personal, social and health education."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, curriculum information lacks detail, leaving too much for individual teachers to decide, which causes "gaps in learning" and "unnecessary repetition."
- The early writing curriculum does not sufficiently develop fundamental skills for some pupils, hindering their "written communication in subjects such as geography and history."
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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