St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School has closed (Sunday 31 May 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School.
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, London
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in London. It has a Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 589th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 5,775th of 14,452 across England. It was 17% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hammersmith and Fulham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 86% and 86% in Hammersmith and Fulham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 86% in reading and 95% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 7 families put St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 38 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School are St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Sir John Lillie Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths); St Augustine's RC Primary School (0.2 miles, 93% reading, 79% maths); and St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 84% reading, 84% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School.
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolSir John Lillie Primary SchoolSt Augustine's RC Primary SchoolSt John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
46.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 10 pupils (17.9%) received SEN support and 5 (8.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Parsons Green, about 780 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sherbrooke Road (->w), 70 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 2.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from December 2013, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a happy, caring community where pupils feel proud to attend and thrive. Teachers set high expectations in lessons and support all learners well, including those with additional needs. The school provides wonderful enrichment through educational visits like trips to the Saatchi Gallery and Westminster Cathedral that bring learning to life.
Key Strengths
- Strong caring ethos where pupils feel safe, welcome and valued
- Well-planned curriculum with clear focus on knowledge pupils should learn
- Effective phonics programme helping pupils develop as confident readers
- High expectations for behaviour resulting in polite, hard-working pupils
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects lack detailed curriculum planning, limiting deeper knowledge
- A small number of struggling readers do not have books closely matched to their phonics level
- Need to ensure all pupils, especially weakest readers, develop phonics and reading accuracy with greater precision
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - all staff know pupils and families well, receive regular training to identify risks, and concerns are promptly reported and referred to appropriate agencies.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, gardening club, eco-club, author visits
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a good school where pupils thrive in a caring ethos and feel welcome and valued. Teachers set high expectations and pupils enjoy learning, particularly through educational visits and enrichment opportunities.
At a Glance
46.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 86% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 95% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 91% to 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
14.0
Avg class size
6.0
Infant (KS1)
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School.
- Fulham Kumon Study Centre270m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ St Augustine's W6360m away · Not yet graded
- Ultimate Activity Camps at Fulham Cross Girls' School480m away · Not yet graded
- The Strings Club - Fulham Holiday Camp500m away · Not yet graded
- Super Camps At Kensington Preparatory School570m away · Not yet graded
- Decent Day Care690m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is in Hammersmith and Fulham; for families living there:
Apply to Hammersmith and Fulham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
17%
Available places
72 pupils
420 places
348 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Hammersmith and Fulham council
Places available
1,361
Applications
1,186
Got 1st preference
74.6%
Got preferred school
94.4%
All primary applications across Hammersmith and Fulham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
10
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
26.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
56
Total Pupils
34
Boys
22
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
12.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£72,706
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,251
Per pupil
£739k
Total funding
£47k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.4%
Overall absence
28.2%
Persistent absence
71
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Hammersmith and Fulham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 17% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School average 14 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School has around 56 pupils on roll. 46% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
7.4% of sessions were missed at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 28.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Hammersmith and Fulham's coordinated admissions process, naming St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School: Fulham Kumon Study Centre (270m away, registered, not yet graded), Junior Adventures Group @ St Augustine's W6 (360m away, registered, not yet graded) and Ultimate Activity Camps at Fulham Cross Girls' School (480m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is at Estcourt Road, Fulham, London, SW6 7HB.