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St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Chancet Wood Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 7TR, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.9 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
229
Capacity
211
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 81% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community. However, only 4% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (68 responses)
★★★★★3.9
School keeps me informed
96%
Progress is communicated
94%
My child feels safe
90%
My child is happy
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
Behaviour is good
88%
My child makes good progress
84%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School has high expectations
81%
School supports development
77%
Good range of extra-curricular
75%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.0%
Black African11.8%
Mixed W+Asian3.5%
White Other3.5%
Asian Other2.6%
Asian Pakistani2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Black Caribbean1.7%
Mixed Other1.3%
Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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53.33334, -1.48127 · S8 7TR
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138828
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-tc.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2025.
Is St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy scores 51.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% 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 School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Based on 68 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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