Scoill Vallajeelt

In contrast to St Thomas’, Vallajeelt is a large, open-plan school with a sports hall, dining room and assembly hall and large outdoor spaces, including playing fields.

Vallajeelt has 16 classrooms, with one currently used as a library. Its current roll is divided into 8 classes. With St Thomas’ allocated four classes, based on current pupil numbers, there would still be unoccupied classrooms that both schools can utilise for valuable extra space and facilities. 

St Thomas’ pupils would be taught in a modern, spacious and well-equipped school that offers many advantages over their existing building.

Vallajeelt opened in Meadow Crescent, Douglas, in 1992, accommodating 142 pupils. As pupil numbers grew, a large extension was added in 2005. 

However, its roll has dropped significantly over the last decade as fewer young families moved to the catchment area.  

The school has a permanent capacity for 350 pupils, with 200 registered this academic year, meaning it will easily accommodate the 61 St Thomas’ pupils (current roll).

Changing demographics are monitored throughout the Island and amendments to catchments areas/admission policies are made accordingly. This will help us to ensure the rolls of the schools, combined, won’t eventually exceed the capacity of the Vallajeelt building.