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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Dartmouth Avenue, Coalpool, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 1SP, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.1 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
294
Capacity
288
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, where 88% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school stands out in the top 4% nationally. Additionally, 93% of parents express satisfaction, indicating strong community support. However, with limited published data, further insights into the school's performance may be beneficial for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 23 February 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 88% | Top 4% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 24% | Top 5% UK |
Parent View (14 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School supports development
93%
School has high expectations
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
School keeps me informed
86%
School responds to concerns
43%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African27.2%
White British25.5%
White Other22.8%
Black Other7.1%
Mixed Other5.4%
Black Caribbean2.7%
Asian Indian2.4%
Other1.7%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Location
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52.60410, -1.97760 · WS3 1SP
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN104236
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 February 2016.
Is St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School scores 99.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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