St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury
99 Military Road, Canterbury, CT1 1NEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury is a primary school in Canterbury for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 2nd of 27 primary schools in Canterbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 April 2023, report published 15 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 April 2023
Leaders have high expectations for pupils at this school. They are determined that pupils achieve highly and are well prepared for the next stage of their lives. Pupils behave extremely well. They are polite, respectful and considerate of each other. Pupils rise to the challenges set by their teachers and show very positive attitudes to their learning. They relish the many enrichment opportunities provided. For example, all pupils learn to play a musical instrument. Pupils are proud to belong to their welcoming and friendly school. The school's faith values are lived out in daily life. Pupils have strong relationships with staff whom they describe as kind and caring. Pupils feel safe here. They know staff will help them if they have any worries. Pupils greatly value the wide range of cultures and languages within their school community. They describe St Thomas' as a very inclusive school. Pupils have firm beliefs about equality, saying that everyone here is accepted for who they are. Almost all parents and carers would recommend the school to other families. One parent's comment summed up the views of many, 'The school has allowed my child to grow and blossom.'
What the school should improve
- A small minority of staff do not always log their welfare concerns about pupils in accordance with the agreed school system. This includes concerns about changes in a pupil's behaviour. As a result, leaders may not have timely or comprehensive information about a pupil who may be vulnerable. Leaders should provide additional training for staff to ensure that all staff use the agreed systems when reporting concerns, including concerns about patterns in a pupil's behaviour.
- In a small number of foundation subjects, the curriculum is not organised with the same degree of precision as in the strongest. As a result, some pupils do not achieve as well as they could. Leaders should continue to refine and strengthen the curriculum so that all pupils learn well across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
210 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Church of England Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Stephen's Infant School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Stephen's Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Hester Seager-Fleming
- Phone
- 01227462539
- Address
- 99 Military Road, Canterbury, CT1 1NE
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118777
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.