St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Park Lane, Eastfield, Peterborough, PE1 5JWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Peterborough for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 87 schools in Peterborough. It ranks 73rd of 75 primary schools in Peterborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 May 2024, report published 23 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 May 2024
St Thomas More is a school where diversity is celebrated. Pupils learn to value the characteristics that make people different as well as what unites them. There are warm, positive and respectful relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils feel confident to share any worries they may have with staff. Pupils are well supported in lessons, in which they feel safe to learn from any mistakes they make. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Classrooms are busy and purposeful. Pupils work hard in lessons. They know the school wants the very best for them and have worked hard to raise standards. Pupils aspire to going to university to train as vets, doctors or teachers. Pupils receive an exceptional level of care. The school has a family feel and strong links with the local community. Year 6 pupils delight in welcoming everyone with a warm buttered bagel as they arrive at school. This helps pupils start their day with a smile. Staff take time to get to know every child and their family well. There is a well- considered programme for pupils' personal development. It ensures that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are fully immersed in the life of the school.
What the school should improve
- Some teachers do not yet have secure knowledge of the revised mathematics and writing curriculums. Consequently, they do not always plan lessons that help pupils build on their learning. Leaders should continue their work setting out lesson content and resources that should be used. They should also provide training and support for teachers to improve their knowledge of the curriculum content. This will ensure all teachers plan lessons which help pupils build on their learning and improve their outcomes.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
56 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
407 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Academy Abbotsmede | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| Newark Hill Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Queen's Drive Infant School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Bishop Creighton Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Lime Academy Parnwell | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Thomas Claxton
- Phone
- 01733566005
- Address
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Park Lane, Eastfield, Peterborough, PE1 5JW
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- URN
- 147385
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.