St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Guildford for ages 2 to 11.
Practise what St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is teaching this term
Daily maths in the order St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School teaches it, where its maps give one. English keeps to the usual order for their year. Start with a free five-minute class.
At a glance
- Type
- Academy
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 436
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Address
- Horseshoe Lane West, Guildford, GU1 2SX
- Phone
- 01483 888388
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
What Ofsted found
Full inspection, February 2024.
- Outcome: St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school.
- Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
- Inspectors found support for reading is a strength, with children quickly learning to read well from the start of Reception.
- Inspectors found that pupils with SEND receive strong support, with their help carefully planned and reviewed in collaboration with parents.
Our summary of Ofsted's report. Read the full reports on Ofsted's website. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The school
- The school is a two form entry co-educational day school.
- God's love is at the heart of the school's Catholic community, shown through respect, kindness and love for others.
- The school aims to be an inclusive school where everyone is celebrated for being who they are.
Source: St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School website; St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School website; St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School website. Checked 10 November 2026.
How it teaches
- The school uses Real PE as a curriculum enhancement for its PE provision.
- Religious education includes the study of different faiths.
Source: St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School website; St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Music, sport and trips
- A choir is offered to Years 3 to 6 as an after school club.
Source: St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Admissions
- Catholic children are given priority under the Admissions Policy, but children of all denominations and faiths are welcome.
- The school has some places available in EYFS, Year 1 and Year 3 for this academic year.
- Places are offered to waiting list applicants on the basis of the oversubscription criteria in the admissions policy.
Source: St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School website; St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School website; St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Visiting
- Open mornings are on Friday 9th October and Thursday 19th November, from 9.15am to 10.45am.
- Open mornings are on Friday 9 October 2026 and Thursday 19 November 2026, 9.15am to 10.45am.
- Individual tours can be arranged by contacting the Admissions Officer.
Source: St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School website; St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School website; St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School website. Checked 10 November 2026.
The school day and clubs
- Breakfast club runs from 7.30am to 8.50am and costs £7.00 per session.
- After school clubs are bookable via SCOPAY accounts under optional trips and events and clubs close once full.
- After school club runs Monday to Thursday 3.20pm to 5.30pm and Friday 3.20pm to 5.00pm, open to any child attending the school.
Source: St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School website; St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
What each year group is learning
From St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School's curriculum maps.
Year 1Autumn
- Maths
- Geometry: shape
- English
- Reading and phonics using the Little Wandle scheme. Rehearsing simple sentences orally before writing them. Handwriting with correct letter formation of lower-case and capital letters. Capital letters, full stops and composing a sentence
- History
- Toys throughout the ages, past and present. Margaret Steiff and Queen Elizabeth
- Geography
- Seasonal and daily weather patterns. Features of an atlas. Naming countries of the UK and capital cities. Locating the equator and why it is important
- Computing
- Using computer technology, mouse skills and keyboard
- Art
- Mark making, light and dark, texture, observational drawing and patterns
- Design and technology
- Designing and making a toy dolls house or castle. Structures
- Music
- Finding the pulse in music and responding to music through movement. Pitch matching and high and low pitch
- PE
- Sending and receiving skills with throwing, catching and rolling
- RE
- Creation and Covenant
- PSHE
- Feelings and emotions. Rules, rights and responsibilities
- French
- Greetings, the French flag and basic instructions, words and numbers from 1 to 10
Year 2Autumn
- Phonics
- Applying phonic knowledge to read and write
- Science
- Learning about the Plague and staying safe and healthy
- Music
- Playing untuned percussion instruments
- PE
- Ball skills such as dribbling, throwing and catching
- PSHE
- Rules, cooperation, belonging and Parliament Week
Year 3Autumn
- Art
- Neolithic cloth printing
Year 4Autumn
- English
- Writing recounts, historical fiction, poetry, playwriting, information reports and biographies
- History
- The Roman invaders and settlers and the Roman legacy
Year 5Autumn
- Maths
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions
- Writing
- Diary entries, newspaper reports, Shakespeare plays, dialogue and poetry
- PE
- Football positions and possession. Dodgeball catching and effects of exercise on the body
- PSHE
- Class rules, target setting and wellbeing for life. Protected characteristics, qualities of friendships and kind conversations
Year 6Autumn
- Maths
- Number and place value, the four number operations and fractions
- Computing
- Online safety, internet communication and collaboration and coding with micro:bit
Read on 10 November 2026 from the school's Curriculum Newsletters page. The maps: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6.
School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 147431. Checked 9 November 2026.
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