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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
High Street, Carisbrooke, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1NR, Isle of Wight
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.0 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
201
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school demonstrates a commendable commitment to academic achievement, with 37% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths—placing it in the top 6% nationally. However, the school's LocaleIQ score of 13.0 suggests it may face challenges compared to other institutions in the area. Parents can feel confident in the school's overall performance while noting the potential for further improvement in higher achievement levels.
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Last inspected: 16 January 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 37% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.1%
Asian Other3.0%
Mixed Other2.5%
White Other2.0%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Black Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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50.69205, -1.31160 · PO30 1NR
School details
Local authorityIsle of Wight
RegionSouth East
URN118199
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stthomaspri.co.uk
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 16 January 2018.
Is St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School scores 13.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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