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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Dartmouth Avenue, Coalpool, Walsall, WS3 1SP

A Good-rated primary school in Walsall where 88% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary aided school

Roman Catholic

Pupils

294

Ages

3-11

FSM

25.2%

Capacity

288

Ofsted

Good

Feb 2016

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

93.0%

Writing

88.0%

Maths

95.0%

RWM Combined

88.0%

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About St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Walsall, Walsall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 14 responses), 93% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 88% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 294 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Dartmouth Avenue, Walsall, WS3 1SP | More schools in Walsall

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Dec 2024 — Improved significantly
Dec 2019 — School remains Good
Feb 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

What is St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.

What do parents say about St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 14 responses): 93% of parents would recommend St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School.

What are St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 88% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School located?

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Walsall, Walsall (WS3 1SP).

How many pupils attend St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School has around 294 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School with other schools?

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