St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 9BXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood is a primary school in Brentwood for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 7th of 17 primary schools in Brentwood. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 October 2012, report published 9 November 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 February 2023
Pupils enjoy attending this welcoming school. The school vision of 'realising the potential of every child' runs through everything that happens. Pupils work hard and want to achieve the best they can, so they reach the high expectations staff have of them. Pupils behave well. In lessons, pupils listen carefully and are quick to settle to work. On the playground, pupils play well together. They include each other in games and help and support each other. Bullying is rare. When it does happen, staff deal with it. Pupils know there are trusted adults they can talk to if they are worried about something. The newly appointed pupil mental health ambassadors are also there to support pupils. Pupils are happy and safe at school. There are many opportunities for pupils to take part in a range of different experiences outside the curriculum. These help provide pupils with many memorable moments and help pupils to learn more about the curriculum. For example, a residential trip to Wales helps pupils to learn more about their topic on rivers and gives them the chance to visit places they might not otherwise have the chance to.
What the school should improve
- There is some variation in the implementation of the planned curriculum. This means there are occasions where the activities pupils complete, and the support they receive, are not precisely matched to what leaders want pupils to learn. Leaders must ensure that they provide clear support and guidance to all staff so that the curriculum is Brentwood 2 implemented consistently, and pupils develop a deeper understanding of what leaders want them to know and remember.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
78 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
510 pupils on roll, with places for 535
Schools near St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Catholic Junior School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 93% met the expected standard |
| Hogarth Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 65% met the expected standard |
| Larchwood Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Dean Moran
- Phone
- 01277223651
- Address
- Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 9BX
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 115179
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.