St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided school in Brentwood, Essex, England
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St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School is a primary school located in Brentwood, Essex in England.[1]
Established1835
Local authority
Essex County Council| St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School | |
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| Location | |
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Sawyers Hall Lane , , CM15 9BX England 51.62712°N 0.30429°E | |
| Information | |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Established | 1835 |
Local authority | Essex County Council |
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| Ofsted | Reports |
Headteacher | Dean Moran |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 4 to 11 |
| Enrolment | 302 as of November 2023[update] |
| Website | www |
History
The school was founded in 1835[2] (although some argue that it was founded as a Penny School in 1715 and there are records of such a school in Brentwood)[citation needed]. The school is now sited in Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood. The school moved to Sawyers Hall Lane in 1967 and was opened by the Duchess of Kent - Princess Margaret- in 1968. The 40th Anniversary was celebrated in 2008.[3]
Walking bus
The school has the largest walking bus in Essex.[4]