St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
URN: 148495 • Ware SG11 1RZ
Overview
- Name
- St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 148495
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michelle Keating (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01920821450
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Street, Ware SG11 1RZ
Summary
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a mixed, half form entry academy located in Puckeridge, Hertfordshire. With a current enrolment of 122 pupils, the school prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment rooted in Catholic values. The mission statement, "Learn, Love and Respect Through Jesus," guides the educational ethos, encouraging pupils to develop spiritually, morally, socially, and culturally while actively participating in community service and charitable initiatives.
The school operates from 08:45 to 15:15, Monday to Friday, providing a structured curriculum that aims to cultivate a positive mindset and self-esteem among learners. St Thomas of Canterbury welcomes children from the age of three, including both Catholic and non-Catholic pupils, and is part of the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust, which oversees admissions.
The school community is characterized by a strong sense of identity and shared values, with pupils encouraged to exemplify the mission statement through their actions. Regular assemblies and awards highlight students who embody these principles, reinforcing the importance of faith and service in their daily lives.
The school operates from 08:45 to 15:15, Monday to Friday, providing a structured curriculum that aims to cultivate a positive mindset and self-esteem among learners. St Thomas of Canterbury welcomes children from the age of three, including both Catholic and non-Catholic pupils, and is part of the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust, which oversees admissions.
The school community is characterized by a strong sense of identity and shared values, with pupils encouraged to exemplify the mission statement through their actions. Regular assemblies and awards highlight students who embody these principles, reinforcing the importance of faith and service in their daily lives.
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Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 122
- Pupils
- 122
- Boys
- 61
- Girls
- 61
- FSM %
- 13.90
- Open date
- 2021-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 122 | 61 | 61 | 122 | 13.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 115 | 62 | 53 | 122 | 13.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 120 | 69 | 51 | 122 | 13.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 120 | 69 | 51 | 122 | 13.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 122 |
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