St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Walsall, West Midlands WS3 1SP · Walsall
#127 of 1,690 primary schools in West Midlands
#1506 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 Walsall, in the Walsall local authority of West Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 296 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 84.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 127th of 1,690 ranked primary schools in West Midlands. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (96th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (43th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 296; capacity filled 102.8%.
There are 90 schools in Walsall; St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School ranks 5th of 88 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)88%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)24%
- 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%)24%
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
- 296
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 24%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 102.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 88%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 24%
- 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).
Edgar Stammers Primary Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
328 students · 348 m away
Goldsmith Primary Academy
Harden · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
482 students · 869 m away
North Walsall Primary Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
234 students · 940 m away
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
WALSALL · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
459 students · 1.1 km away
Sunshine Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
150 students · 1.4 km away
Butts Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
241 students · 1.4 km away
Croft Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
246 students · 1.5 km away
Leamore Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
236 students · 1.5 km away
Queen Mary's High School
Walsall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
949 students · 1.6 km away
Rushall Primary School
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
260 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in West Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
296 students
Finstall First School
Bromsgrove · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
296 students
Briar Hill Infant School
Leamington Spa · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
296 students
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
295 students
Wombridge Primary School
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
294 students
Amblecote Primary School
Stourbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
299 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 84.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #127 of 1,690 in West Midlands. 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 West Midlands?
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School ranks #127 of 1,690 primary schools in West Midlands and #1506 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 296 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.