St Thomas of Canterbury is larger than the average-sized primary school. Around one pupil in 10 is known to be eligible for the pupil premium, which provides schools with additional funding for children in the care of the local authority, for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals, and for those with a parent in the armed services. This proportion is less than half the national average. At St Thomas, nearly all the pupils eligible for the pupil premium are those eligible for free school meals. Almost half of pupils come from a wide range of minority ethnic heritages, and this proportion is higher than usual. Around one pupil in five speaks English as an additional language, and this proportion is a little higher than the national average. The proportion of disabled pupils and those with special educational needs supported at school action is a little lower than average, as is the proportion supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs. The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress.