St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

URN: 147385 • Peterborough PE1 5JW

Overview

Name
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
URN
147385
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
51.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Thomas Claxton (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01733566005
Website
Visit
Address
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Park Lane, Peterborough PE1 5JW

Summary

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is a mixed academy located in Peterborough, serving a diverse community of approximately 417 pupils. The school emphasizes a nurturing and stimulating environment where each child is valued as an individual. It operates 14 classes, including a Foundation Stage Unit, with a focus on providing tailored support through class teachers and teaching assistants to cater to mixed abilities.

The school day runs from 8.45 am to 3.15 pm, with a range of after-school activities available. St Thomas More promotes a positive school culture based on Christian values, encouraging mutual respect and responsibility among students. The school has established five core rules to guide behaviour and foster a supportive atmosphere, with active collaboration between parents and staff to ensure consistent messaging about expectations.

Attendance is a priority, with a target of 97%, and the school closely monitors punctuality and absence. Parents are encouraged to communicate any concerns regarding their child's welfare or behaviour, fostering a strong partnership between home and school.

Key details

LA
Peterborough
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
417
Boys
203
Girls
214
FSM %
32.00
Open date
2019-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cambridgeshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 417 203 214 420 32.00
2024-09-11 412 189 223 420 29.70
2023-09-11 409 192 217 420 30.30
2022-09-11 409 192 217 420 30.30
2021-09-11 408 197 211 420 26.00
2020-09-11 417 207 210 420 19.90

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