St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Sheldon Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4PHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Bexley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Bexley. It ranks 5th of 54 primary schools in Bexley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 March 2017, report published 9 May 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 October 2023
Pupils at St Thomas More are well cared for and looked after. This is a school where pupils feel safe and are kept safe. Pupils understand that bullying is not tolerated. Pupils are friendly, polite and courteous. Staff know pupils extremely well. Pupils know that staff listen to any worries they might have. All staff have consistently high expectations of the achievement and behaviour of all pupils. From Reception to Year 6, pupils rise to these expectations. They work hard and achieve well. Pupils' behaviour in their classrooms and around the school is exceptional. Leaders are highly aspirational for all pupils. The curriculum is ambitious and prepares pupils well for the next stage of their education. Pupils can access additional activities, including coding, football, multi-skills and singing. This enables them to develop their talents and interests. Pupils readily take on additional responsibilities in and beyond the school. For example, all pupils in Year 6 have leadership roles, such as librarians, sports leaders, house captains and prayer leaders. Pupils are responsible for looking after the school's chickens and tortoises. The 'Mini-Vinnies' help to run a soup kitchen in the local community. Pupils take part in aspiration and careers days. They are very well prepared for their future lives.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
62 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
421 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upland Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Brampton Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Belmont Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Bursted Wood Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Barrington Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST OSCAR ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Grace Lodge
- Phone
- 02083038322
- Address
- Sheldon Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4PH
- Local authority
- Bexley
- URN
- 149373
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.