Inspection Reports

Please find below our most recent Ofsted reports, and relevant information from the Department for Education Performance Tables. 

St. Thomas' Catholic Primary School is an outstanding school. (Ofsted 2023)

 

 

Pupils have high expectations of themselves at St Thomas Catholic Primary School. Pupils are set personal challenges. They want to be good citizens and help others. They want to do well in their learning and enjoy coming to school. Leaders successfully establish high standards for pupils personal achievements.

Pupils know the Catholic teachings that underpin the school. Leaders help pupils to reflect on these teachings . Pupils have weekly responsibilities to demonstrate them. Pupils show kindness and help others in the community as a result. They are proud of their achievements They strive to be positive role models.

 

Behaviour is exemplary. Staff model high expectations. Pupils are polite and courteous as a result. They open doors for others They remind each other about the schools behaviour rules . For example , prefects remind pupils to walk quietly to lessons . Pupils take pride in their school uniform. They are confident that bullying and unkind behaviour are not tolerated by staff.

 

Pupils mental health is a high priority. Pupils learn about how to have good mental health. They create videos about being kind to your mind ’’. The videos are played at local public spaces This helps people in the local community. Leaders have set up a lunchtime well being club. Pupils visit and speak to well trained staff.