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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Ward Avenue, Grays, Essex, RM17 5RW, Thurrock
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.5 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
573
Capacity
624
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 66% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 47% nationally. While only 9% of pupils achieve the higher standard, the overall results indicate a supportive learning environment. Parent satisfaction appears to be strong, contributing to a positive community atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 4 July 2012Older 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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African48.5%
White British14.1%
White Other13.4%
Black Caribbean4.0%
Mixed W+B African3.0%
Mixed Other3.0%
Asian Indian2.4%
Black Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Other1.6%
Other1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
traveller_irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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51.48647, 0.32895 · RM17 5RW
School details
Local authorityThurrock
RegionEast of England
URN146299
School typeAcademy converter
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 4 July 2012.
Is St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School scores 54.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% 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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