St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

URN: 104236 • Walsall WS3 1SP

Overview

Name
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
URN
104236
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jadwiga Richmond-Wojtulewicz (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01922720712
Website
Visit
Address
Dartmouth Avenue, Walsall WS3 1SP

Summary

St. Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, located in Walsall, is a voluntary aided primary school catering to a mixed-gender population of 294 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 288. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment that promotes the Catholic ethos, fostering both academic and personal growth among its students.

The curriculum at St. Thomas of Canterbury is designed to be inclusive and engaging, with a strong emphasis on literacy, as highlighted by their Reading Club initiative. Parents are encouraged to support their children's reading habits by recording their reading activities at home, which helps reinforce the importance of literacy in a collaborative manner.

With a significant portion of its students (25.20%) eligible for free school meals, the school actively works to create a supportive community that addresses the diverse needs of its families. St. Thomas of Canterbury serves as a vital hub for both education and community engagement, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to thrive in a caring and supportive atmosphere. For more information, visit their website at www.st-thomas.walsall.sch.uk.

Key details

LA
Walsall
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
288
Pupils
294
Boys
133
Girls
161
FSM %
25.20
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-12-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 294 133 161 288 25.20
2024-09-11 296 132 164 288 22.30
2023-09-11 294 135 159 288 23.70
2022-09-11 294 135 159 288 23.70
2021-09-11 284 143 141 288 20.70
2020-09-11 287 138 149 288 23.00

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