St Thomas Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Union Street Exeter Devon EX2 9BB |
| Phone | 01392276854 |
| Reference Number | 143191 |
St Thomas Primary School has been rated as 'Good' in all areas during its first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. The school has shown resilience through recent leadership changes, and trust leaders have managed the transitions to ensure the quality of education remains high. Pupils express enjoyment in their learning and feel safe, supported by a strong culture of care and effective communication from staff and leaders. The curriculum is described as ambitious and well-structured, particularly in early reading, and efforts are made to engage pupils in their responsibilities and various extracurricular activities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 193 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.19%
Girls: 51.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 31.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 2 | 9 | 16 | 25 |
| 3 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| 4 | 15 | 11 | 26 |
| 5 | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| 6 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 61.1% |
| White, Other | 16.1% |
| African | 7.8% |
| Indian | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2019 | School inspection |
| 06 Jan 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Thomas Primary School | |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
| 24 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and high expectations.
- Strong leadership has managed recent changes effectively.
- An ambitious curriculum is implemented from early years.
- Effective phonics training helps pupils become confident readers.
- Pupils engage in a variety of extracurricular activities.
- There is a consistent approach to managing pupils' behaviour.
Areas for Improvement
- Support for pupils with SEND is not consistently effective.
- Some foundation subject leaders do not monitor implementation well.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | 2.5 | ||
| Writing | 2.9 | ||
| Maths | 2.8 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation
Cowick Street, Exeter, EX4 1HL |
0.3 miles |
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Montgomery Primary School
Redvers Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1BS |
0.33 miles |
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Bowhill Primary School
Buddle Lane, St Thomas, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1JT |
0.44 miles |
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Exeter Cathedral School
The Chantry, Exeter, EX1 1HX |
0.58 miles |
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St David's CofE Primary School
Dinham Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4EE |
0.64 miles |
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St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Landhayes Road, Redhills, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2BY |
0.67 miles |
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St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
St Leonard's Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4NQ |
0.77 miles |
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Alphington Primary School
Wheatsheaf Way, Alphington, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8RQ |
1.02 miles |
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Newtown Primary School
Clifton Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2BP |
1.14 miles |
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Ide Primary School
High Street, Ide, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9RN |
1.15 miles |
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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
York Road, St Sidwell's Ce Primary School and Nursery, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6PG |
1.15 miles |
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Exwick Heights Primary School
Exwick Lane, Exwick, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2FB |
1.28 miles |
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Wynstream Primary School Academy
Burnthouse Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6AY |
1.52 miles |
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Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
Ladysmith Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2PS |
1.56 miles |
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Ladysmith Junior School
Pretoria Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2PT |
1.56 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
South Lawn Terrace, Heavitree, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2SN |
1.64 miles |
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Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation
Magnolia Avenue, Exeter, EX2 6DJ |
1.68 miles |
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Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School
Stoke Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX4 7DB |
1.84 miles |
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Stoke Hill Junior School
Stoke Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX4 7DP |
1.98 miles |
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Woodwater Academy
Woodwater Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AW |
2.19 miles |
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Belong School Devon
Grace Road West, Marsh Barton, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8PU |
0.17 miles |
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West Exe School
Hatherleigh Road, Exeter, EX2 9JU |
0.55 miles |
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St Wilfrid's School
25-29 St David's Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4DA |
0.72 miles |
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Exeter Mathematics School
ROUGEMONT HOUSE, CASTLE ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 3PU |
0.83 miles |
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Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Hele Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4JS |
0.91 miles |
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Barley Lane School
Barley Lane, St Thomas, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1TA |
0.92 miles |
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Atkinson Secure Children's Home
Care of: Devon County Council, Exeter, EX2 4QD |
0.94 miles |
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The Maynard School
Denmark Road, Exeter, EX1 1SJ |
0.95 miles |
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Magdalen Court School
Victoria Park Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4NU |
1.01 miles |
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Exeter School
Victoria Park Road, Exeter, EX2 4NS |
1.22 miles |
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Isca Academy
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1.36 miles |
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Southbrook School
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1.91 miles |
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Thomas Hall School
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1.93 miles |
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Matford Brook Academy
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1.97 miles |
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The Outdoors School
Straw Barn, Barton Lane, Shillingford Abbot, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9QQ |
1.97 miles |
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Vranch House School
Pinhoe Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8AD |
2.28 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England Aided School
Quarry Lane, Heavitree, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AP |
2.45 miles |
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St James School
Summer Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8NN |
2.5 miles |
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St Luke's Church of England School
Harts Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3RD |
2.84 miles |
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Ellen Tinkham School
Hollow Lane, Pinhoe, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3RW |
3.12 miles |