St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
223
AGES
3 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy converter
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How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(07/06/2023)
Full Report - All Reports
65%
NATIONAL AVG. 61%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Romany Road
Rainham
Gillingham
ME8 6JH
01634234677

School Description

Pupils are happy, feel safe in school and enjoy their learning. Leaders ensure that pupils’ well-being is paramount. Pupils show kindness and respect to each other and adults. They care for and look after each other. Pupils appreciate and celebrate differences and include everyone. Teachers know pupils very well. Relationships between pupils and adults are very positive. Pupils know they can tell teachers about any worries that they have and that adults will help. Pupils describe the school as ‘a place that makes you feel cared for and loved’. Bullying happens rarely, but when it does it is swiftly and effectively dealt with. Pupils meet leaders’ high expectations for their personal, social and academic achievements. Pupils know that teachers expect them to do their very best. Pupils behave well and are attentive to their teachers This helps them to learn well in lessons. Pupils are proud of their school and appreciate the atmosphere of this small school. Reflecting the views of many, one pupil said, ‘We all know each other and make good friends.’ Parents appreciate this culture, with one saying, ‘There is an overwhelming feel of school community at the gate, in assemblies or when visiting for a ‘work share’ session.’

St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>12, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 60 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 60 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 60 responses up to 15-06-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>65, "strongly_agree"=>7, "agree"=>3, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>8} UNLOCK Figures based on 60 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>37, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 60 responses up to 15-06-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>25, "strongly_agree"=>32, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>13, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 60 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>32, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 22 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>12, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 60 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 60 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>35, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>22, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 60 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 60 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 60 responses up to 15-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>37, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>8} UNLOCK Figures based on 60 responses up to 15-06-2023
Yes No {"yes"=>73, "no"=>27} UNLOCK Figures based on 60 responses up to 15-06-2023

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This school is an academy and does not conform to the general school admission criteria set down by the Local Education Authority.