St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
URN: 147431 • Guildford GU1 2SX
Overview
- Name
- St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 147431
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kate Carter (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01483888388
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Horseshoe Lane West, Guildford GU1 2SX
Summary
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a mixed academy located in the Merrow district of Guildford, Surrey. As part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust and the Catholic Diocese of Arundel and Brighton, the school serves the local community and welcomes children from diverse backgrounds and faiths. With a capacity of 420 pupils, the school currently has 429 enrolled students, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and community engagement.
The school's ethos is rooted in a caring and supportive environment, guided by the principle of treating others as one would like to be treated. St Thomas of Canterbury aims to nurture the whole child, focusing on emotional, spiritual, and physical development alongside academic achievement. The curriculum is designed to be exciting and challenging, fostering confident and successful learners.
St Thomas of Canterbury emphasizes strong partnerships between home and school, encouraging parental involvement in the educational journey. The school is dedicated to developing responsible citizens who respect their community and the world, ensuring that each child feels valued and empowered to contribute positively to society.
The school's ethos is rooted in a caring and supportive environment, guided by the principle of treating others as one would like to be treated. St Thomas of Canterbury aims to nurture the whole child, focusing on emotional, spiritual, and physical development alongside academic achievement. The curriculum is designed to be exciting and challenging, fostering confident and successful learners.
St Thomas of Canterbury emphasizes strong partnerships between home and school, encouraging parental involvement in the educational journey. The school is dedicated to developing responsible citizens who respect their community and the world, ensuring that each child feels valued and empowered to contribute positively to society.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Busenya Partnership (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Annual CalendarFind out more (calendar)
- Annual Calendar 2025-26 (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- In Year Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates 2025 - 26 (other)
- Term Dates 2026 - 27 (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Surrey
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 429
- Boys
- 228
- Girls
- 201
- FSM %
- 5.10
- Open date
- 2019-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 429 | 228 | 201 | 420 | 5.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 425 | 216 | 209 | 420 | 5.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 420 | 219 | 201 | 420 | 5.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 420 | 219 | 201 | 420 | 5.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 418 | 218 | 200 | 420 | 6.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 420 | 228 | 192 | 420 | 4.30 |
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