St Thomas' CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Appleford Road North Kensington London W10 5EF |
| Phone | 02089692810 |
| Reference Number | 100492 |
Description
betaSt Thomas' Church of England Primary School, located at W10 5EF in Appleford Road, North Kensington, London, is a dynamic and esteemed institution. With a Christian context, it welcomes children from various faiths and backgrounds, providing a high-quality education. A small, one-form entry "village" school, St Thomas' maintains a family atmosphere where every child is known by name, and its staff's focus on caring and support sets a nurturing environment for its students and their families.
The school features a broad curriculum that prioritizes the arts, with early years facilities for 3-5-year-olds providing a strong foundation for future learning. St Thomas' holds an "Outstanding" grade from Ofsted, collaborating with nearby St Clement & St James' CE Primary to ensure strong teaching across both schools. Led by Headteacher Ms Sarah Bouette, the school has 209 pupils enrolled, falling under Kensington and Chelsea's jurisdiction. The school's age range is from 3 to 11-year-old children.
The school can be contacted from 8.30 AM to 4.30 PM weekdays during term time with the following contact information: phone (0208 969 2810) and email (info-st@stfed.rbkc.sch.uk). St Thomas' CE Primary School's SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) is Alys Stephens, who can be reached at senco@stfed.rbkc.sch.uk.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 201 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.26%
Girls: 52.74% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 49.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 59.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 2 | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | 17 | 10 | 27 |
| 4 | 7 | 17 | 24 |
| 5 | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| 6 | 11 | 13 | 24 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 18.4% |
| Caribbean | 15.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 14.9% |
| White, British | 11.4% |
| White, Other | 5.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5% |
| Unclassified | 3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| Pakistani | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2014-12-04 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-15 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-11-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-10-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
East Row, North Kensington, London, W10 5AW |
0.1 miles |
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Ark Brunel Primary Academy
Middle Row, London, W10 5AT |
0.15 miles |
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Bevington Primary School
Bevington Road, London, W10 5TW |
0.18 miles |
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Barlby Primary School
Treverton Street, North Kensington, London, W10 6DW |
0.25 miles |
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Queen's Park Primary School
Droop Street, London, W10 4DQ |
0.25 miles |
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St Charles Catholic Primary School
83 St Charles Square, London, W10 6EB |
0.28 miles |
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La Petite Ecole Francaise
73 St Charles Square, London, W10 6EJ |
0.4 miles |
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The Stewart Bilingual School
85 Clarendon Road, London, W11 4XQ |
0.44 miles |
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Chepstow House School
108a Lancaster Road, Notting Hill, London, W11 1QS |
0.45 miles |
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Wilberforce Primary
Beethoven Street, London, W10 4LB |
0.55 miles |
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St Peter's Primary School
33 St Peter's Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 9BA |
0.56 miles |
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Thomas Jones Primary School
St Mark's Road, London, W11 1RQ |
0.58 miles |
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Oxford Gardens Primary School
Oxford Gardens, London, W10 6NF |
0.63 miles |
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St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Shrewsbury Road, Bayswater, London, W2 5PR |
0.65 miles |
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Carlton Vale Infant School
Malvern Place, Kilburn, London, NW6 5PX |
0.68 miles |
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Ark Franklin Primary Academy
Harvist Road, London, NW6 6HJ |
0.68 miles |
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Colville Primary School
Lonsdale Road, Portobello Road, London, W11 2DF |
0.69 miles |
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Essendine Primary School
Essendine Road, London, W9 2LR |
0.7 miles |
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The Kilburn Park School Foundation
Malvern Road, London, Middlesex, NW6 5RG |
0.71 miles |
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Ark Atwood Primary Academy
Amberley Road, Westminster, London, W9 2JY |
0.77 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Lloyd Williamson School Foundation
77 St. Charles Square, Ladbroke Grove, London, W10 6EB |
0.17 miles |
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Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch
317 Portobello Road, London, W10 5SZ |
0.26 miles |
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Kensington Queensmill School
Barlby Road, London, W10 6BH |
0.29 miles |
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All Saints Catholic College
75 St Charles Square, London, W10 6EL |
0.29 miles |
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The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School
Herries Street, London, W10 4LE |
0.3 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School
Kennet Road, London, W9 3LG |
0.34 miles |
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St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
74 St Charles Square, North Kensington, London, W10 6EY |
0.37 miles |
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Bales College
2J Kilburn Lane, London, W10 4AA |
0.39 miles |
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Maida Vale School
18 Saltram Crescent, London, W9 3HR |
0.6 miles |
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Paddington Academy
50 Marylands Road, London, W9 2DR |
0.68 miles |
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Kensington Aldridge Academy
1 Silchester Road, London, W10 6EX |
0.7 miles |
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Westminster Academy
The Naim Dangoor Centre, 255 Harrow Road, London, W2 5EZ |
0.76 miles |
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The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran
100 Carlton Vale, London, NW6 5HE |
0.83 miles |
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Catch22 Include London
191 Freston Road, London, W10 6TH |
0.91 miles |
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College Park School
Garway Road, London, W2 4PH |
0.98 miles |
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Manor School
Chamberlayne Road, Kensal Rise, London, NW10 3NT |
1.02 miles |
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St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School
Oxford Road, London, NW6 5SN |
1.03 miles |
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Woodlane High School
Du Cane Road, Hammersmith, London, W12 0TN |
1.04 miles |
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Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane, London, W12 0HR |
1.06 miles |
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Al-Sadiq School
126 Chevening Road, London, NW6 6TP |
1.09 miles |