St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Highfield Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3QB |
| Phone | 01462620670 |
| Reference Number | 138354 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 228 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.37%
Girls: 52.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 2 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 3 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 4 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 5 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| 6 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 59.6% |
| White, Other | 13.6% |
| White & Asian | 5.7% |
| African | 3.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.1% |
| Indian | 2.6% |
| Irish | 2.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-03-02 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-18 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School | ||
| 2009-03-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-06-03 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-03-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-12-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2009-03-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-06-03 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-03-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-12-04 | 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 | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 105 | 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 | -1.2 | 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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Icknield Infant and Nursery School
Archers Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4UN |
0.69 miles |
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Wilbury Junior School
Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4DU |
0.84 miles |
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Pixmore Junior School
Rushby Mead, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 1RS |
0.9 miles |
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Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School
Cambridge Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0JP |
0.93 miles |
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Lordship Farm Primary School
Fouracres, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3UF |
0.95 miles |
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Hillshott Infant School and Nursery
Ridge Avenue, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 1QE |
1.13 miles |
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Purwell Primary School
Fairfield Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0PU |
1.16 miles |
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Garden City Academy
Radburn Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 2JZ |
1.42 miles |
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Ickleford Primary School
Arlesey Road, Ickleford, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3TG |
1.57 miles |
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Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XT |
1.59 miles |
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Mary Exton Primary School
St Michael's Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0QA |
1.61 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RD |
1.67 miles |
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William Ransom Primary School
Stuart Drive, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9QB |
1.69 miles |
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Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XR |
1.71 miles |
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Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy
Pryor Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 2PT |
1.71 miles |
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Stonehill School
Western Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4SZ |
1.73 miles |
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Northfields Infants and Nursery School
Burley, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4PT |
1.83 miles |
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York Road Nursery School
York Road, Hitchin, SG5 1XA |
1.87 miles |
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The Grange Academy
Sparhawke, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4PY |
1.93 miles |
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Fairfield Park Lower School
Dickens Boulevard, Fairfield Park, Hertfordshire, SG5 4FD |
2.01 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Highfield School
Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3QA |
0.07 miles |
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St Francis College
Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PJ |
0.44 miles |
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Fearnhill School
Icknield Way West, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 4BA |
0.51 miles |
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St Christopher School
Barrington Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ |
0.66 miles |
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The Priory School
Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UR |
1.83 miles |
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Hitchin Girls' School
Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RS |
1.92 miles |
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Hitchin Boys' School
Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB |
2.03 miles |
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Kingshott School
Stevenage Road, Hitchin, SG4 7JX |
2.3 miles |
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Brandles School
Weston Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6EY |
2.35 miles |
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The Knights Templar School
Park Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6DZ |
2.49 miles |
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Pix Brook Academy
Arlesey Road, Stotfold, SG5 4HB |
3.36 miles |
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Etonbury Academy
Stotfold Road, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XS |
3.43 miles |
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The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
Hitchin Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4AE |
3.68 miles |
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The Thomas Alleyne Academy
High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3BE |
4.05 miles |
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Barclay Academy
Walkern Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3RB |
4.1 miles |
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Henlow Church of England Academy
Church Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AN |
4.65 miles |