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
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.
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.
Useful links
- School Newsletter 5th July 2024 (download)
- School Newsletter 21st June 2024 (download)
- School Newsletter 28th June 2024 (download)
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- Class Dojo (other)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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