Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Horseshoe Lane West, Guildford, GU1 2SX
Part of: XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Guildford, GU1 2SX
429 Pupils
420 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
5.10% FSM %
228 Boys
201 Girls
About St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Guildford, Surrey, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 429 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Kate Carter.

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 Surrey
Region South East
Administrative District Guildford
Parliamentary Constituency Guildford
Ward Merrow
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 Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-09-2019
UKPRN 10084195
URN 147431
Data Last Updated 02-09-2025
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Kate Carter Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Robert Charlwood Local Governor 01/10/2022 30/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Darren Della Maestra Local Governor 06/07/2017 05/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Gray Local Governor 05/07/2021 04/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Richard Holmwood Local Governor 05/10/2021 04/10/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Samantha Morrison Local Governor 07/02/2022 06/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr David Noyce Local Governor 05/10/2021 04/10/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Nicola Powell Local Governor 26/06/2023 26/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Boxgrove Primary School
0.34 km • Guildford
Other
St Peter's Catholic School
0.5 km • Guildford
Other
Merrow Junior School
0.89 km • Guildford
Other
Tormead School
0.93 km • Guildford
Other
Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School
1.15 km • Guildford
Other
George Abbot School
1.21 km • Guildford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Guildford, Surrey.
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School has 429 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Yes, St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is Mrs Kate Carter.
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is at Horseshoe Lane West, Merrow, Guildford, GU1 2SX, in the Surrey local authority, South East.
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
Headteacher
Mrs Kate Carter
Horseshoe Lane West, Merrow, Guildford, GU1 2SX
01483888388
www.st-thomas.surrey.sch.uk
Location
GU1 2SX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 147431
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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