St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Horseshoe Lane West, Merrow, Guildford, GU1 2SXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Guildford for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 4th of 16 primary schools in Guildford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 July 2013, report published 11 September 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 February 2024
There is 'SPACE for everyone' in this wonderfully happy and inclusive school. Pupils learn to be a good friend and help those who need it. Through the school's 10 'Golden Threads', pupils learn values such as tolerance. They learn about the impact of adversity and discrimination through reading stories about the lives of people affected by these issues. Staff help pupils explore how to take care of their mental health. In turn, pupils learn to recognise and manage their feelings. Children in Reception try to be resilient like 'Marvin the Monkey'. They learn to see mistakes as a chance to try again. Pupils are thriving in this school because dedicated staff prepare pupils for a happy and successful future. The school's high expectations support pupils in trying their very best in lessons. Clear classroom routines help prepare pupils to be ready to learn well. Pupils take turns to listen and share their ideas with each other. Through collaboration, they learn to build towards more complicated ideas. In music, they use their impressive knowledge of playing wind instruments to compose songs that they play together. Pupils learn to regularly review and improve their work. Consequently, pupils achieve well.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, some teachers do not always identify and adapt teaching to close gaps in knowledge. This means some pupils do not always secure important knowledge that supports their understanding of the ambitious curriculum. The school must ensure that all staff have skills and confidence to put training into practice so that pupils achieve all of which they are capable.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
63 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
436 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxgrove Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 66% met the expected standard |
| Merrow Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Pewley Down Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kate Carter
- Phone
- 01483888388
- Address
- Horseshoe Lane West, Merrow, Guildford, GU1 2SX
- Local authority
- Surrey
- URN
- 147431
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.