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St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Chancet Wood Drive, Sheffield S8 7TR
St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy is a Roman Catholic academy. It has about 250 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In May 2014 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, St Marie's School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Emmaus Catholic and CofE Primary School, St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy and Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy.)
Particular strengths include Attendance, Attainment and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Progress and Finances.
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Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates are very low and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Attainment: Above average. Maths attainment is about average, reading is above average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is quite high.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: Poor. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low.
Disadvantaged pupils: There is no information about the progress of disadvantaged pupils.
Provision for special educational needs
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Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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