SchoolScoresSt Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Dartmouth Avenue, Coalpool, Walsall, WS3 1SP
01922 720712 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 23 February 2016.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 December 2024: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Walsall comparisons use the 35 of its 69 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 34 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 15th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 19th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 11th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 87% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 12th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 5%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Walsall figures pool parents at the Walsall schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
41 pupils in this year group.
88% — 29 points above the Walsall average, and 26 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 88% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 24% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 88% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 95% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Walsall. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 39 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (77%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 51 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.6 · 2026: 1.3
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 54th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.3% | 38.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 9th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.1% | 14.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 24th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.6% | 27.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 100% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 5.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 15.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 23rd lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 66% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 23rd lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 63% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 60th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 18% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.3 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 7th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 88% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.5 | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 46th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 13.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Edgar Stammers Primary Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Goldsmith Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 3 exceptional, 4 strong · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- North Walsall Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sunshine Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion)
- Butts Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Croft Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leamore Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 strong, 6 expected · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rushall Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2019 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 February 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 December 2024, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 26 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
93% of the 14 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 39 families put St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 30 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 104236.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.