VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Goodgraded 13/07/2023Ages 5–11201 pupilsRoman Catholic
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Newport, within the Isle of Wight local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 201 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/07/2023, St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Newport can view St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.2%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence19.5%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher23.7England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS90%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals15.9%England avg 24.0%
English not first language6.7%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-38%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
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