St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Address: Ward Avenue
Town/City: Grays
County: Essex
Postcode: RM17 5RW
Telephone Number: 01375 375826
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2019
Trust: Christus Catholic Trust
Sponsor: Catholic Diocese Of Brentwood

Staff and pupils

Head of School: Mrs Emilie Poulteney
Capacity: 624
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 530 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 85% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.1%

Location and administration

URN: 146299
DfE Number: 883/3603
UKPRN: 10081943
UPRN: 200001550782
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Thurrock (E06000034)
Constituency: Thurrock (E14001546)
Electoral Ward: Grays Town (E05016313)
Diocese: RC04(Diocese of Brentwood)

Easting & Northing: 561798E, 178963N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 29' 13.58" N 0° 19' 44.8" E
Plus Code: 9F32F8PH+RJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. The Hathaway Academy (0.3km)
  2. Grays Convent High School (0.4km)
  3. Quarry Hill Academy (0.5km)
  4. Little Thurrock Primary School (0.8km)
  5. The Light Christian School (1.0km)
  6. Deneholm Primary School (1.1km)
  7. Tudor Court Primary School (1.3km)
  8. Thames Park Secondary School (1.4km)
  9. Stifford Clays Primary School (1.4km)
  10. Thameside Primary School (1.5km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Josephine Akinde - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2030.
  • Mrs Leah Dear - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 September 2029.
  • Fr Paschal Ikechukwu - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2028.
  • Mrs Maureen Ikwudirim - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 October 2027.
  • Mrs Dominique James - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2028.
  • Mrs Emilie Poulteney - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Emilie Poulteney - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr Kevin Sivi - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 March 2030.
  • Mrs Nicola Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 October 2030.
  • Mr Tom Thompson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 14 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mr Max Zindoga - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 June 2027.