St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
High Street, Carisbrooke, Newport, PO30 1NROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Newport for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 50 schools in Isle of Wight. It ranks 7th of 9 primary schools in Newport. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 January 2018, report published 23 February 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 July 2023
Pupils thrive in this caring and nurturing environment. The school's mission of 'live, love, believe', is underpinned by the seven school virtues. These are interwoven across all aspects of school life. Pupils are rewarded when they use a virtue, such as courage. Relationships between adults and pupils are strong. Pupils feel safe. They know there is always someone to talk to who will listen and help them with any worry. Pupils know the rules, 'bee kind, bee brilliant, bee respectful'. In class, pupils from the Reception Year to Year 6 are engaged and eager to participate in lessons. Pupils can explain what a bully is. If bullying happens, adults swiftly deal with it. This is confirmed in behaviour records seen. During lunch, pupils are calm and chat away with their friends. They leave the hall quietly and sensibly. Pupils who struggle with their behaviour receive the support they need. Governors and leaders are highly ambitious for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders strive to ensure that pupils have many opportunities to widen their horizons. These range from going to the theatre on the mainland to listening to a world champion freestyle footballer.
What the school should improve
- Changes to the implementation of the phonics programme are not yet fully embedded. As a result, some pupils are not yet learning to read as quickly as they could be. Leaders need to fully embed recent improvements and strengthen further the support for pupils who are not yet fluent readers.
- Some pupils do not have a secure understanding of British values or other faiths and cultures. Consequently, some pupils are not well enough prepared for life in the wider world. Leaders should ensure that pupils receive a curriculum that prepares them for life in modern Britain.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
195 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Nine Acres Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| Newport Church of England Aided Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Barton Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 42% 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 Margaret Sanderson
- Phone
- 01983522747
- Address
- High Street, Carisbrooke, Newport, PO30 1NR
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- URN
- 118199
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.