Admissions

A short welcome from Headteacher,  Mr Sellors

St Thomas’ is a lovely and friendly school situated in the parish of Our Lady and St Thomas of Hereford in Ilkeston.

We have 237 very kind and welcoming children at the school; excellent teachers and excellent facilities.

We aim to provide an environment, which is safe, happy and nurturing, so that all our children can learn effectively.  Every individual is valued and their successes are celebrated.  We have high standards of behaviour within an educational environment that challenges and motivates, which is all underpinned by Gospel values and a love of Christ.

St Thomas’ is a popular school.  We have a Pupil Admission Number (PAN) of 35 in each year group.  This means we admit 35 into our Reception class each September.  A very large majority of children who start with us in Reception stay at the school until the end of Year 6, when most then move on to our feeder Catholic Secondary school, St John Houghton.  This means that we rarely have spaces for in year admissions or for admission into Year 3 from infant schools.

The Admissions Authority for Our School

Overview of the Diocese of Nottingham

St Thomas’ Catholic Voluntary Academy is under the Trusteeship of the Diocese of Nottingham and belongs to the Nottingham Diocesan family of schools. They are founded by and are part of the Catholic Church and seek at all times to be a witness to Jesus Christ. Religious Education and worship are in accordance with the teachings and doctrines of the Catholic Church. This does not affect the right of parents or carers who are not of the faith of these schools to apply for and to be considered for places. We ask all parents or carers applying for a place to respect this ethos and its importance to the school community.

In-Year Admissions

Admissions for Reception in 2025-2026

Admissions for future years

Secure your child's place at St Thomas' CVA

We are a DCI rated GOOD school.

Please see our In Year Admissions section if you would like to apply for a place for your child in any year group.

Admissions Policy 2024-2025

If you would like to know more about our school, please get in touch.

info@tho.srscmat.co.uk to be telephoning 0115 932 0550

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