St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a one form entry school situated in Rainham. The school has a warm, inclusive, and family-orientated atmosphere that embodies its Catholic ethos and school Mission Statement, which can be seen and felt throughout all areas of school life. Christ is at the heart of everything the school does and it warmly embraces its strong partnership links with the parish of St Thomas of Canterbury RC Church and the wider community.

St Thomas of Canterbury school is proud to be graded ‘Outstanding’ in its recent Catholic Schools Inspection:

“Pupils know they belong to an overtly Catholic family that has love of each other at its heart.”

Catholic Schools Inspectorate 2024

The school’s commitment to developing the whole child and preparing them for life beyond the classroom means that all children receive a challenging, broad and balanced educational experience. The carefully designed curriculum ensures that children are developed spiritually, academically, socially and emotionally, and it is enriched with Forest School lessons, school visits, focus weeks, and real-life learning opportunities.

All of the dedicated staff work hard to ensure that children are given the opportunity to reach their full potential within the school’s nurturing environment:

“Pupils enjoy learning and are fully involved in their lessons. They listen and concentrate well. Leaders ensure the school is inclusive and a place where all pupils can learn without interruption.”

OFSTED 2023

School Overview:

Headteacher: Mrs V Gallagher

Pupils on roll: 235

Age range: 3 to 11 years old

Ofsted rating: Good (View the school's latest inspection report here)

Denominational inspection rating: Outstanding (View the school's inspection report here)

Contact information:

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Romany Road

Rainham, Gillingham

Kent, ME8 6JH

Telephone: 01634 234 677

: office@st-thomascanterbury.medway.sch.uk

Visit the school's website here.

View the school's vacancies here.