St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

URN: 118199 • Newport PO30 1NR

Overview

Name
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
URN
118199
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Margaret Sanderson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01983522747
Website
Visit
Address
High Street, Newport PO30 1NR

Summary

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Newport, Isle of Wight, serving a mixed-gender population of 201 pupils. With a capacity for 210 students, the school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment that reflects its Catholic values and ethos. The school emphasizes the importance of community and aims to foster a strong sense of belonging among its students and their families.

The curriculum at St Thomas of Canterbury is designed to promote academic excellence while also nurturing the personal and spiritual development of each child. The school places a strong emphasis on British values, encouraging respect, tolerance, and understanding among its diverse student body. Additionally, the school offers various resources and support systems to assist new families, including a virtual tour for new reception children.

St Thomas of Canterbury is dedicated to continuous improvement and has a strategic vision that focuses on enhancing educational outcomes and fostering a positive school culture. The school also prioritizes safeguarding and provides essential information to ensure the well-being of all students. For more details, parents can visit the school's website at www.stthomaspri.co.uk.

Key details

LA
Isle of Wight
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
201
Boys
101
Girls
100
FSM %
14.90
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-07-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Isle of Wight

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 201 101 100 210 14.90
2024-09-11 203 97 106 210 14.30
2023-09-11 200 95 105 210 15.50
2022-09-11 200 95 105 210 15.50
2021-09-11 193 93 100 210 14.00
2020-09-11 192 91 101 210 12.00

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