St Thomas' CofE Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Thomas' excels at helping all children succeed, regardless of background or starting point. The school creates a warm, inclusive community where pupils develop strong values like loyalty, hospitality and peace. Children leave as confident, articulate learners who understand and respect different cultures, preparing them well for secondary school and life in modern Britain.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional progress for all pupils, especially in Key Stage 2 where accelerated progress is exceptionally high
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes - pupils are articulate, mature learners ready for secondary school
- Disadvantaged pupils achieve as well as their peers, closing the attainment gap
- Highly effective leadership team working seamlessly together to drive improvement
- Rich, broad curriculum including specialist music teaching (violin and ukulele) and regular physical education
Areas for Improvement
- Ensure numeracy and literacy teaching in foundation subjects is as consistently strong as it is in English and mathematics
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school meets all statutory requirements with robust arrangements and works closely with local authorities to follow up concerns rigorously.
Extracurricular Activities
Violin lessons (Key Stage 1), ukulele lessons (Key Stage 2), specialist music teaching, physical education (minimum 2 hours per week), circle groups led by Year 6 pupils, artist workshops, Book Week celebrations
St Thomas' is an outstanding Church of England primary school where children from diverse backgrounds achieve exceptionally well. The school has improved from Good to Outstanding, with particularly strong leadership, teaching, and pupil behaviour.
At a Glance
56.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
44 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 84%. Maths has improved from 80% to 84%. Writing has declined from 72% to 64%.
Class Sizes
26.4
Avg class size
26.7
Infant (KS1)
26.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
200 pupils
236 capacity
36 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Kensington and Chelsea
Places available
968
Applications
663
Got 1st preference
74.8%
Got preferred school
92.2%
Primary admissions across Kensington and Chelsea (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.81722%
Overall absence
17.75148%
Persistent absence
169
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Thomas' CofE Primary School
Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch
Chelsea Community Hospital School
Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy
The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School
All Saints Catholic College
Bales College
Maida Vale School
Westminster Academy
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