St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School excels at combining academic excellence with exceptional pastoral care. Pupils become confident, independent learners who develop deep understanding across all subjects while also becoming caring, compassionate members of the community. The school's strength lies in knowing each child individually and using this knowledge to provide precisely targeted support that helps every pupil thrive.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious curriculum carefully designed to meet individual pupil needs, with deep understanding built over time
- Expert teaching with clear explanations and precise subject knowledge that helps pupils understand exactly what they need to succeed
- Excellent phonics teaching and love of reading, with skilled support for pupils who fall behind
- Consistent high expectations of behaviour applied fairly by staff, resulting in a calm and purposeful atmosphere
- Outstanding personal development through popular clubs, carefully selected trips, and work supporting local and national charities
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast clubs, after-school clubs, popular school clubs, trips and visits, visits to local care homes, fundraising activities
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School is an outstanding Catholic primary school where pupils make meaningful contributions to a caring community and achieve very well across all areas of learning. The school has exceptionally high expectations, expert teaching, and a deeply positive atmosphere where pupils feel happy and safe.
At a Glance
9.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
99 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 89%. Maths has remained stable at around 93%. Writing has improved from 82% to 89%.
Class Sizes
26.8
Avg class size
24.3
Infant (KS1)
28.3
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
213 pupils
240 capacity
27 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Sevenoaks
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sevenoaks
Admissions Demand - Kent
Places available
19,144
Applications
16,524
Got 1st preference
90.6%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Primary admissions across Kent (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.11302%
Overall absence
8.18713%
Persistent absence
171
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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