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St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 229 pupils, and a capacity of 198 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

229

Pupils

198

Capacity

116%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2014

St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy is managed by Sheffield and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 229 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 198 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sheffield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Chancet Wood Drive, Sheffield, S8 7TR
Local authority
Sheffield
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
16.6% of pupils
DfE URN
138828

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If St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sheffield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Is St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 229 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 198 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy?

St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Sheffield before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy cover?

St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Sheffield, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy?

St Thomas of Canterbury School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.