# St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury — Canterbury, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Founded:** 1870
- **Principal:** Mrs C.J. Brooker

## Contact

- **Address:** Canterbury, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 01227 4625
- **Website:** https://www.st-thomas-canterbury.kent.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/canterbury/st-thomas-catholic-primary-school-canterbury-7652

## About

St Thomas' is a happy, friendly, caring and welcoming community, which places Christ at its centre. Our school motto is ACT standing for: Aspirational, Christ centred, Togetherness. We always ask ourselves how Christ would act, expecting the highest standards of behaviour and care for one another.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Apr 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Apr 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Apr 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Apr 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Apr 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Apr 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Love the School's Values and Atmosphere: We chose St Thomas' because of its strong Catholic values and friendly atmosphere. My child loves the 'ACT' motto and the way the teachers help the children to be aspirational and kind to one another. We've been really impressed with the school's commitment to the children's spiritual development. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — Fantastic School Community: I was a bit nervous about sending my child to a Catholic school, but St Thomas' has been a wonderful experience. The teachers are all so supportive and the values they promote in the children are fantastic. My child loves the Christmas displays every year and the trip to the Rare Breeds Centre was a highlight of the summer term. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Good Education and Friendly Staff: I have two children who attended St Thomas' and I was impressed with the education they received. The staff are all very friendly and approachable, and the facilities are great. However, I do think that the school could do more to involve parents in the decision-making process. *(Jun 2020)*

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