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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Priory Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2QB, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.6 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
205
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional performance in key stage 2 assessments, this primary school boasts a remarkable 93% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 2% nationally. The school also scores highly in parent satisfaction, reflected in its impressive LocaleIQ score of 98.6, indicating it outperforms 99% of schools. Overall, it presents a strong option for parents seeking a high-quality education for their children.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 93% | Top 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 23% | Top 6% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.0%
White Other16.6%
Black Other11.7%
Black African6.8%
Asian Indian4.9%
Mixed Other4.4%
Asian Other2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
White Irish1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Location
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51.88922, 0.90850 · CO1 2QB
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN138164
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stthomasmores.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2023.
Is St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester a good school?
St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester scores 98.6/100 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.
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