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St Thomas's Centre
Blackburn, United Kingdom
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About St Thomas's Centre
St Thomas's Centre provides alternative education for pupils with social, emotional or mental health difficulties. We aim to help pupils succeed and thrive through a combination of skilful curriculum design and infectious warmth.
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Key Facts
Students
165
Head/Principal
Ms A Saaiman
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
5.0
Teaching Quality
4.5
Communication
4.5
Student Wellbeing
5.0
Facilities
4.5
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
20.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
5.3
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
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Reviews 3
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Emily J
Parent
Sep 1, 2022
5.0
We cannot thank the team at St Thomas's Centre enough for the incredible journey our son has been on. From the moment he arrived, we saw a huge transformation in his confidence and attitude. The staff are truly dedicated and passionate about helping each child succeed, and their infectious warmth has made a lasting impact on our family. We're so grateful for the support and guidance they've provided.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
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Liam M
Parent
Dec 15, 2021
5.0
"A Second Chance at Success"
After a tough few years, our daughter found it difficult to settle back into mainstream school. St Thomas's Centre offered us a second chance, and we're so glad we took it. The centre's focus on social, emotional, and mental health is exactly what our child needed, and she's thrived under their care. We appreciate the flexibility and understanding shown by the staff, and we feel confident that she's ready to take on the next stage of her education.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
4/5
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Sophie W
Parent
Jun 20, 2020
4.0
"A Positive Experience, But Room for Improvement"
We had a generally positive experience at St Thomas's Centre, but there were times when we felt that our child's needs were not being fully met. The staff are undoubtedly caring and passionate, but we felt that the centre could have done more to support us as parents. That being said, our child did benefit from their time at the centre, and we're grateful for the progress they made. With some tweaks to their systems and processes, we believe St Thomas's Centre has the potential to be an even more effective and supportive environment for children.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
3/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
3/5
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