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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Academy converter · Guildford · GU1 2SX

Ages 2–11 · 436 pupils · Surrey

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

67%

Overall absence

3.6%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-03-26

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)67%
Higher standard (RWM)8%
Avg scaled score — reading
108.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
107.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence3.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)5.8%
Unauthorised0.7%
Authorised absence
2.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
380

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

56

Places offered

56

1st-preference offers

56

Total preferences (any rank)
151
Preferred offers (top 3)
56
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill104%

436 pupils · 420 places

Pupils on roll
436
Boys / girls
240 / 196
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
436 / 420 (104%)
Free school meals
5%
FSM pupils
22
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Arundel and Brighton
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Xavier Catholic Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Kate Carter

Location

Address
Horseshoe Lane West, Merrow
Postcode
GU1 2SX
Town
Guildford
County
Surrey
Local authority
Surrey
District
Guildford
Constituency
Guildford
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Guildford, Surrey, 436 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 5%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Arundel and Brighton.

Open schools in Guildford
49
Primary schools in Guildford
29
Academies among open schools in Guildford
57% (28)
Open schools in GU1
17
Primary in GU1
7
Open schools in Surrey LA
523
Primary in Surrey LA
298

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in GuildfordNear GU1

  • Boxgrove Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Guildford · GU1 2TD · Surrey

    Ages 4–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM6.8%
    • Demand1.01

    0.2 miles away

  • Merrow Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Guildford · GU1 2SG · Surrey

    Ages 7–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM17.7%

    0.6 miles away

  • Pewley Down Infant School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Guildford · GU1 3PT · Surrey

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM10.0%
    • Demand1.00

    1.2 miles away

  • Sandfield Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Guildford · GU1 4DT · Surrey

    Ages 4–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM17.7%
    • Demand1.23

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  • Burpham Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Guildford · GU4 7LZ · Surrey

    Ages 4–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM8.2%
    • Demand1.00

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  • Weyfield Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Guildford · GU1 1QJ · Surrey

    Ages 4–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence7.5%
    • FSM43.9%
    • Demand1.00

    1.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Kate Carter
Telephone
01483888388
Website
http://www.st-thomas.surrey.sch.uk

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