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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington
Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1EA, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.9 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
230
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly with 81% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 11% nationally. Parents express high satisfaction, with 97% recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection and support. The school also scores impressively on the LocaleIQ scale, outperforming 98% of schools, making it a compelling choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 15 July 2025Quality 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%. | 81% | Top 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (113 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
99%
My child is happy
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Behaviour is good
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
School keeps me informed
96%
Good range of subjects
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
School supports development
92%
School has high expectations
92%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other23.9%
White British21.7%
Asian Other8.7%
Mixed Other8.3%
Black African8.3%
Other7.0%
Asian Chinese6.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.9%
Asian Indian3.5%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Black Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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51.81600, -1.28316 · OX5 1EA
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN139530
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 July 2025.
Is St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington a good school?
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington scores 97.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% 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 More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington?
Based on 113 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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