St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
53 Commonside East, Mitcham, CR4 1YGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Merton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 72 schools in Merton. It ranks 27th of 42 primary schools in Merton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 May 2023, report published 18 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 May 2023
Pupils are happy to attend this welcoming and caring school. Pupils know and understand the meaning of the school's values and put these into practice. They are respectful of others and any differences and take responsibility for their actions. Pupils are kind, articulate and friendly. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum and ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), access the same curriculum. They have high expectations for what pupils need to know and achieve. They provide a broad education that is complemented by a variety of educational experiences. Children in early years are readied successfully for their future learning. Behaviour procedures are clear, and pupils behave well. Classrooms are calm, including in early years, and pupils learn without interruption. Leaders make sure that routines are established as soon as pupils join the school. Pupils are safe and are ready to learn. Bullying occurs rarely, and when it does, is dealt with effectively. The school enriches pupils' personal development in a number of ways. These include taking on responsibilities such as becoming an eco-warrior or a prefect. Leaders organise educational visits in the local and wider community, including overnight stays. There are also some clubs after school, although not many pupils attend these.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the essential knowledge that leaders want pupils to know and remember is not explicitly delivered, and pupils' understanding and recall are not checked as routinely as in other subjects. As a result, teaching does not enable pupils to build on what they already know or identify where there may be gaps or misconceptions. Leaders should ensure that all teachers have the expertise to deliver core content as intended and routinely check what pupils know and remember to identify and address any gaps or misconceptions.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
61 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
408 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Oak Tree Primary School | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Bond Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Lonesome Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Marie Tucker
- Phone
- 02086480869
- Address
- 53 Commonside East, Mitcham, CR4 1YG
- Local authority
- Merton
- URN
- 133774
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.