St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St Mary's Avenue Bletchley Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK3 5DT |
| Phone | 01908373977 |
| Reference Number | 110476 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 262 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.38%
Girls: 49.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 43.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 2 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 3 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 4 | 8 | 22 | 30 |
| 5 | 34 | 23 | 57 |
| 6 | 30 | 26 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 30.5% |
| White, Other | 20.2% |
| African | 18.7% |
| Indian | 10.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-01-22 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-03 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2023-03-07 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2010-02-10 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-03-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-03-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-11-27 | 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 | 111 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 109 | 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 | 3.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 3.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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Chestnuts Primary School
Buckingham Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 5EN |
0.35 miles |
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Holne Chase Primary School
Buckingham Road, Holne Chase Primary School, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, MK3 5HP |
0.38 miles |
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Rickley Park Primary School
Rickley Lane, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6EW |
0.56 miles |
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Milton Keynes Preparatory School
Tattenhoe Lane, Milton Keynes, MK3 7EG |
0.63 miles |
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Barleyhurst Park Primary
Forfar Drive, Bletchley, Barleyhurst Park Primary School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7NA |
0.89 miles |
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Abbeys Primary School
Melrose Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6PS |
1.2 miles |
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Howe Park School
Bowland Drive, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 2SH |
1.23 miles |
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Bishop Parker Catholic School
Hunter Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 3BT |
1.25 miles |
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Cold Harbour Church of England School
Highland Close, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7PD |
1.32 miles |
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Emerson Valley School
Hodder Lane, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 2JR |
1.33 miles |
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Drayton Park School
Bala Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 3HJ |
1.36 miles |
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Newton Leys Primary School
San Andres Drive, Newton Leys, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 5GG |
1.37 miles |
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The Premier Academy
Saffron Street, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 3AH |
1.38 miles |
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Knowles Nursery School
Queensway, Milton Keynes, MK2 2HB |
1.4 miles |
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Knowles Primary School
Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 2HB |
1.4 miles |
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Merebrook Infant School
Dulverton Drive, Furzton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 1EZ |
1.41 miles |
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Newton Longville Church of England Primary School
School Drive, Newton Longville, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0BZ |
1.46 miles |
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Water Hall Primary School
Fern Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 3QF |
1.47 miles |
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Giles Brook Primary School
HOLBORN CRESCENT, TATTENHOE, MILTON KEYNES, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK4 3GB |
1.51 miles |
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Priory Rise School
160 Bronte Avenue, Tattenhoe Park, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 3GE |
1.87 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Cambian Bletchley Park School
Whaddon Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7EB |
0.53 miles |
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Lord Grey Academy
Rickley Lane, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6EW |
0.66 miles |
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White Spire School
Rickley Lane, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6EW |
0.66 miles |
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Romans Field School
Shenley Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7AW |
0.77 miles |
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KWS Milton Keynes
R2D, 1-9 Barton Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HU |
1.12 miles |
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Sir Herbert Leon Academy
Fern Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 3HQ |
1.44 miles |
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Shenley Brook End School
Walbank Grove, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 7ZT |
1.84 miles |
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Baytul Ilm Secondary School
12a Clarke Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1LG |
2.03 miles |
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St Paul's Catholic School
Phoenix Drive, Leadenhall, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5EN |
2.49 miles |
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The Redway School
Farmborough, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 4HG |
2.57 miles |
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Milton Keynes College
Chaffron Way Centre, Woughton Campus West, Leadenhall, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LP |
2.63 miles |
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The Milton Keynes Academy
Fulwoods Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LA |
2.64 miles |
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Denbigh School
Burchard Crescent, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 6EX |
2.8 miles |
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Oakhill Secure Training Centre
Chalgrove Field, Milton Keynes, MK5 6AJ |
2.92 miles |
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The Hazeley Academy
Emperor Drive, Hazeley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0PT |
3.08 miles |
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The Woodlands School
Admiral Drive, Hazeley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0PU |
3.12 miles |
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Walton High
Fyfield Barrow, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 7WH |
3.6 miles |
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Kents Hill Park all-through school
Kents Hill Park, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes, MK7 6BZ |
3.62 miles |
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Oakgrove School
VENTURER GATE, MIDDLETON, MILTON KEYNES, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK10 9JQ |
3.94 miles |
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Watling Academy
Barrosa Way, Milton Keynes, MK8 1EP |
4.12 miles |