St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
#1140 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#7585 of 15,697 nationally
About St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a local authority primary located in Mitcham, in the Merton local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 408 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 51.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1140th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 408; capacity filled 85%.
There are 20 schools in Mitcham; St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School ranks 8th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)74%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)3%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)32.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 408
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 32.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 85%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 74%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 3%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Jus'T'Learn
Mitcham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
52 students · 174 m away
St Mark's Primary School
Mitcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
225 students · 325 m away
St Mark's Church of England Academy
Mitcham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
983 students · 408 m away
Oak Tree Primary School
Mitcham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
73 students · 512 m away
RISE Education
MITCHAM · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
31 students · 613 m away
Bond Primary School
Mitcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
232 students · 671 m away
St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
MITCHAM · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
241 students · 763 m away
Lonesome Primary School
Mitcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
273 students · 871 m away
Gorringe Park Primary School
Mitcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
434 students · 894 m away
Cranmer Primary School
Mitcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
430 students · 900 m away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Wyborne Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
408 students
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
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408 students
Whitehall School
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408 students
London Fields Primary School
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407 students
Osmani Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
409 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 51.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1140 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School rank in London?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School ranks #1140 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #7585 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School had 408 students in 2025.
Is St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.