St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Park Lane Eastfield Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 5JW |
| Phone | 01733566005 |
| Reference Number | 147385 |
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School has been identified as a good school, showcasing notable strengths in personal development and pupils' behaviour, which is described as exemplary. The school fosters a positive and inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and relationships among staff and students are warm and respectful. With a focus on improving educational outcomes, particularly in reading, mathematics, and writing, the school has laid a strong foundation through robust support systems and a nurturing atmosphere. This is the school's first inspection under the current framework, which provides context to its performance evaluation.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 417 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.68%
Girls: 51.32% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 72.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| 2 | 28 | 30 | 58 |
| 3 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 4 | 23 | 37 | 60 |
| 5 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 6 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 24% |
| Pakistani | 22.1% |
| African | 10.6% |
| Asian, Other | 10.6% |
| White, British | 8.6% |
| Indian | 7.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.1% |
| White & Asian | 3.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.4% |
| Caribbean | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 07 Sep 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 20 Jan 2016 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | |
| 20 Jan 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Dec 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Jun 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Jun 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2005 | Full inspection |
| 04 Jul 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional care and support for pupils
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes of pupils
- Strong personal development program
- Effective teaching of phonics and reading
- Nurturing and inclusive environment
- Well-structured early years curriculum
- Strong community links
- Proactive approach to safeguarding
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers lack secure knowledge of the revised mathematics and writing curriculums
- Inconsistent lesson planning impacting pupils' learning
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 36% | ||
| 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 | 101 | ||
| Maths | 99 |
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 | 1.1 | ||
| Writing | -2.3 | ||
| Maths | -0.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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