St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Address: Lewis Road
Town/City: Cheltenham
County: Gloucestershire
Postcode: GL51 0HZ
Telephone Number: 01242 513339
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: Little Way Catholic Educational Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Tippen
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 191 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 33.5%

Location and administration

URN: 150344
DfE Number: 916/3359
UKPRN: 10093910
UPRN: 200002682002
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Cheltenham (E07000078)
Constituency: Cheltenham (E14001161)
Electoral Ward: Hesters Way (E05015710)
Diocese: RC05(Diocese of Clifton)

Easting & Northing: 391837E, 222798N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 54' 15.48" N 2° 7' 11.74" W
Plus Code: 9C3VWV3J+P2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Holli Caudle - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 October 2026.
  • Mrs Julie Patricia Clayfield - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 June 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Mr Anthony Comer - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Mrs Rosalind Deighton - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 November 2026.
  • Mrs Rosemary Dick - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Mr Subhashana Manaram Keppitiyagoda Withanage Don - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 October 2026.
  • Catherine Etheredge - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 10 September 2028.
  • Mrs Cathy Hipkiss - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Julia Scott - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 20 March 2029.
  • Mrs Kate Turner - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 May 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).