ST THOMAS OF CANTERBURY CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL in Greater London, Hammersmith and Fulham

Education Centre Information: St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Hammersmith and Fulham
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Archdiocese of Westminster
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 370
Number of boys: 190
Number of girls: 180
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Founded in 1848, boys and girls were originally educated separately at St Thomas of Canterbury. The school later became co-educational, but was divided into junior and infant schools, before finally becoming a fully co-educational primary school in 1992. There are close links with St Thomas's Church next door. The school has benefited from a recent building programme which has included a new hall and music room. Music is given high priority. There is an active school choir and all children are provided with the opportunity to learn the recorder. Tuition is also available in the flute, clarinet, trumpet, guitar and violin and there is a school orchestra. After-school activities and clubs include country dancing, football, netball, art, book club and drama. Older pupils are set by ability in mathematics and English to enable pupils with special educational needs to be taught in smaller groups. The school aims to provide the best possible education for all children, where the teachings of Christ inform all its actions and the way in which they treat one another.