# St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester — Colchester, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Bridget Harris

## Contact

- **Address:** Priory Street, Colchester, Essex
- **Phone:** 01206 865722
- **Website:** https://www.stthomasmores.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/colchester/st-thomas-mores-catholic-primary-school-colchester-13566

## About

A great school with a 'family feel', providing a quality first education in a happy, supportive environment.

## Official rankings

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

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A Happy and Caring Community: I'm so grateful to be part of the St Thomas More's community. From the moment my child started in Reception, we've been impressed by the warmth and kindness of the staff and the sense of belonging that the children have. We've loved watching my child grow and thrive in this happy and caring environment. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Love the Values-Based Approach: I love the values-based approach at St Thomas More's! My child is really benefiting from the emphasis on kindness, respect and responsibility. The school also does a great job of supporting children with SEND, which is a big concern for us. We're really happy with the progress our child is making and the sense of community at the school. *(Jan 2021)*
- **4/5** — Excellent Education and Facilities: I was very impressed with St Thomas More's during my child's time there. The education is excellent, with a focus on phonics and maths that really helped my child excel. The facilities are also top-notch, with a great playground and sports equipment. We had a few issues with communication, but overall we're very happy with our experience. *(Jun 2020)*

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