St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
URN: 137081 • Saffron Walden CB11 3DW
Overview
- Name
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
- URN
- 137081
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elaine McNally (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01799523248
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- South Road, Saffron Walden CB11 3DW
Summary
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, located in Saffron Walden, Essex, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 208 pupils, just below its capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing a secure and nurturing environment that aligns with the values of the Catholic faith, aiming to support each child in reaching their full potential both academically and personally.
The curriculum at St Thomas More is designed to be broad, balanced, and creative, incorporating various teaching techniques to enhance both academic and life skills. Learning experiences extend beyond the classroom, with opportunities for outdoor education through initiatives like Forest School for Early Years and Key Stage 1, and an Eco Curriculum for Key Stage 2 students.
The school fosters a strong sense of community, working in partnership with families and the local parish. A range of extracurricular activities, including sports and various clubs, are available to cater to diverse interests and abilities, ensuring that all children are engaged and supported throughout their educational journey.
The curriculum at St Thomas More is designed to be broad, balanced, and creative, incorporating various teaching techniques to enhance both academic and life skills. Learning experiences extend beyond the classroom, with opportunities for outdoor education through initiatives like Forest School for Early Years and Key Stage 1, and an Eco Curriculum for Key Stage 2 students.
The school fosters a strong sense of community, working in partnership with families and the local parish. A range of extracurricular activities, including sports and various clubs, are available to cater to diverse interests and abilities, ensuring that all children are engaged and supported throughout their educational journey.
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Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 208
- Boys
- 96
- Girls
- 112
- FSM %
- 2.40
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 208 | 96 | 112 | 210 | 2.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 216 | 102 | 114 | 210 | 2.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 206 | 102 | 104 | 210 | 3.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 206 | 102 | 104 | 210 | 3.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 209 | 101 | 108 | 210 | 4.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 206 | 103 | 103 | 210 | 2.40 |
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