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ClosedPrimaryURN 118767

St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School

Voluntary aided school · Gillingham · ME8 6JH

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

223

Local authority

Medway

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Mixed voluntary aided school (primary), Ages 3–11, in Gillingham, Medway, 223 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 12.3%. Religious character: Roman Catholic.

Open schools in Gillingham
43
Primary schools in Gillingham
30
Academies among open schools in Gillingham
70% (30)
Open schools in ME8
18
Primary in ME8
13
Open schools in Medway LA
117
Primary in Medway LA
76

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 GillinghamNear ME8

Overview

School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Closed
URN
118767

Location

Address
Romany Road, Rainham
Postcode
ME8 6JH
Town
Gillingham
County
Kent
Local authority
Medway

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 18 Jan 2024.

Pupils on roll
223
Boys / girls
102 / 121
School capacity
236
Capacity fill
223 / 236 (94%)
Free school meals
12.3%
FSM pupils
25
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Governance
Voluntary aided school

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