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St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
St Mary's Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 5DT, Milton Keynes
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.8 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
231
Capacity
295
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in KS2, this primary school boasts 71% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 33% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community. However, only 14% of students reach the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Parent View (27 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
My child feels safe
96%
My child makes good progress
93%
School has high expectations
93%
School keeps me informed
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
I'd recommend this school
85%
Progress is communicated
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
78%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British33.3%
White Other19.9%
Black African16.9%
Asian Indian12.6%
Mixed Other4.3%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Black Other1.7%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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51.99008, -0.75697 · MK3 5DT
School details
Local authorityMilton Keynes
RegionSouth East
URN110476
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.st-thomasaquinas.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School scores 88.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 Aquinas Catholic Primary School?
Based on 27 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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