Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Ward Avenue, Grays, RM17 5RW
Part of: CHRISTUS CATHOLIC TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Grays, RM17 5RW
573 Pupils
624 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
16.80% FSM %
288 Boys
285 Girls
About St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Grays, Thurrock, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 573 pupils on roll. School capacity: 624. Current headteacher: Emilie Poulteney.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Thurrock
Region East of England
Administrative District Thurrock
Parliamentary Constituency Thurrock
Ward Grays Thurrock
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CHRISTUS CATHOLIC TRUST
Opened 01-02-2019
UKPRN 10081943
URN 146299
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Tom Thompson Chair of Local Governing Body 14/11/2024 31/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Josephine Akinde Local Governor 01/02/2026 31/01/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Leah Dear Local Governor 25/09/2025 25/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Fr Paschal Ikechukwu Local Governor 01/01/2025 31/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Maureen Ikwudirim Local Governor 22/10/2019 22/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Dominique James Local Governor 01/01/2025 31/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emilie Poulteney Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Kevin Sivi Local Governor 19/03/2026 19/03/2030 Elected by parents
Mrs Nicola Smith Local Governor 29/09/2022 29/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Max Zindoga Local Governor 12/06/2023 12/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
The Hathaway Academy
0.33 km • Grays
Other
Grays Convent High School
0.4 km • Grays
Other
Quarry Hill Academy
0.51 km • Grays
Other
Little Thurrock Primary School
0.82 km • Grays
Other
The Light Christian School
0.98 km • Grays
Other
Deneholm Primary School
1.1 km • Grays
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Grays, Thurrock.
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School has 573 pupils, with a capacity of 624.
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Head of School at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is Mrs Emilie Poulteney.
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is at Ward Avenue, Grays, RM17 5RW, in the Thurrock local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Head of School
Mrs Emilie Poulteney
Ward Avenue, Grays, RM17 5RW
01375375826
www.stthomasofcanterbury.thurrock.sch.uk
Location
RM17 5RW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146299
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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