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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Delves Infant School (73.3)
- St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School (71.3)
- Park Hall Infant School (70.2)
- Whitehall Nursery and Infant School (69.2)
- Landywood Primary School (66.0)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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