St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
High Street, Puckeridge, Ware, SG11 1RZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Ware for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 4th of 13 primary schools in Ware. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 February 2023, report published 26 April 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 February 2023
Pupils enjoy being part of this close-knit school community. They are proud of their school. Pupils have positive attitudes towards learning and towards each other. When they join in Reception, children quickly learn, and live up to, the school's values. Older pupils look out for younger children and check that they are happy. Pupils are cared for and well looked after. All pupils, including those who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are helped to achieve well and develop socially. Pupils behave well. They are proud to talk about the school's 'golden rules' and they are kind and respectful towards others. Teachers listen and act on the views of pupils. Self-esteem and a positive, healthy mindset are nurtured at this school. Children in Reception are encouraged to help each other socialise and learn. They learn ambitious vocabulary and enjoy sharing their learning with adults and other children. As pupils move through the school, they collaborate well and are enthusiastic about learning. Pupils feel safe at school. They are confident that staff would deal with any rare instances of bullying immediately.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders' curriculum planning does not break down the knowledge into smaller steps to help pupils learn. This means that teachers do not always plan lessons that build on prior learning effectively or help pupils to understand more complex ideas. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum in each subject breaks down the most important knowledge, so that teachers are supported in planning sequences of lessons that build effectively on pupils' prior learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
16 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
112 pupils on roll, with places for 122
Schools near St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Sadleir School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 40% met the expected standard |
| Roger De Clare First CofE School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Jenyns First School and Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Puller Memorial, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Little Munden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Katie Worton-Geer
- Phone
- 01920821450
- Address
- High Street, Puckeridge, Ware, SG11 1RZ
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 148495
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.