St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
URN: 104809 • St Helens WA10 6BX
Overview
- Name
- St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 104809
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lyn Rawlinson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01744621380
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rainford Road, St Helens WA10 6BX
Summary
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, located in St Helens, is a voluntary aided primary school that serves a mixed-gender population of 211 pupils, slightly exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a warm and inclusive environment rooted in Catholic values, with a mission to support each child's spiritual, academic, moral, and social development. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its mission statement, "Growing Together in God's Love," which emphasizes love, friendship, and personal growth.
The curriculum at St Thomas of Canterbury is broad and balanced, covering essential subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Science, alongside art, design technology, and religious education. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities to enrich students' learning experiences. Support for students is prioritized, with additional provisions for those with special educational needs and a focus on pastoral care.
The school actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement through various initiatives and meetings. This collaborative approach aims to create a supportive school family where every child can thrive and contribute positively to their community. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the school office directly.
The curriculum at St Thomas of Canterbury is broad and balanced, covering essential subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Science, alongside art, design technology, and religious education. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities to enrich students' learning experiences. Support for students is prioritized, with additional provisions for those with special educational needs and a focus on pastoral care.
The school actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement through various initiatives and meetings. This collaborative approach aims to create a supportive school family where every child can thrive and contribute positively to their community. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the school office directly.
Useful links
- ASP & IDSR for Governors (governance)
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- Governors - Register of Interests (governance)
- Governors Attendance (governance)
- Governors CPD Documents (governance)
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- Parent Governor Vacancies (governance)
- SEND information (sen)
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Key details
- LA
- St. Helens
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 211
- Boys
- 109
- Girls
- 102
- FSM %
- 10.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 211 | 109 | 102 | 210 | 10.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 207 | 97 | 110 | 210 | 7.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 211 | 100 | 111 | 210 | 12.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 211 | 100 | 111 | 210 | 12.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 210 | 97 | 113 | 210 | 9.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 205 | 92 | 113 | 210 | 4.90 |
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