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St Thomas More Catholic School
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- Brickhill MK41 7UL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are provided with the knowledge and skills to lead happy, successful lives. They achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils now behave well in lessons and around the school. The strong pastoral team helps improve behavior if it falls below expectations.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers typically have good knowledge of their subjects. Where they are not subject specialists, they receive effective support from colleagues.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers present key concepts well and systematically revisit them in lessons to help pupils remember them.
Strengths and Challenges: In some subjects, teachers have not given enough thought to the concepts that pupils often struggle to understand.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils and students in all years are actively involved in supporting the local community through events like food bank collections and charity events.
Communication: The school seeks to communicate meaningfully with parents. It has recently consulted on changes to school uniform.
Parent Satisfaction: The school works closely with parents to identify pupils鈥� needs and improve their learning experience.
Actions for Quality Improvement: School and trust leaders regularly check the quality of education and have plans to implement changes for consistency across subjects.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders should ensure that all staff are well trained and have a clear understanding of how to implement behavior expectations.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils say that they feel safe. The school has developed good systems to improve attendance since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school respects and values people鈥檚 differences and develops pupils鈥� character well. Pupils grasp opportunities to make positive contributions to society.
Extracurricular Offerings: Clubs include young enterprise, carpentry, gardening, and a wide range of sports.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The curriculum and extracurricular activities are designed to complement each other effectively.
Career Counselling Services: All Year 11 pupils have careers interviews which inform their decisions about their futures. Recently, more guidance about apprenticeships is also provided.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Most students in the sixth form achieve the grades they require to follow their chosen pathway.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The school supports pupils with SEND well and works closely with their parents to identify needs. Teachers receive training to help these pupils learn the same curriculum as others.
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St Thomas More Catholic School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 944 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 47% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.7 | - | 16 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 47% | 98% | 39% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 6.70% | 35.00% | 10.80% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 26% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 40.38% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 21.29% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 8.24% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 12.48% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.92 | 2.56 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 87.29% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 133 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 82.36% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 41.14% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 32.07% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.14% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.07% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.64% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.36% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 27.33% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 42.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 19.57% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 9.1% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 12.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.28 | 2.68 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 88.29% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 86.07% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 39.93% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 35.36% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.21% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.79% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.29% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% 1 | 15.29% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 4 | 27.67% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 13% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 3 | 5.24% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 3 | 7.67% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.13 | 2.01 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 85.25% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 151 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 80.42% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 34.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 29.08% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.08% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.42% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.5% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 5 | 16.9% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 4 | 26.9% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 14.95% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 2 | 5.1% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 4 | 8.3% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.95 | 1.95 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 84.6% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 198 | 171 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 71.4% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 36.2% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 31.8% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.1% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.4% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 16.53% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 28.63% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 14.21% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 6.32% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 6.89% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 75.2% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 199 | 173 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 63.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 36.2% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 33% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.3% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.84 | 30.32 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.89 | 29.61 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.70% | 10.63% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 87 | 347 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 52.5% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 6% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 29.75% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.25% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.45 | 31.37 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.76 | 32.5 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.9% | 15.79% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 88 | 474 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 55.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.25% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 23.75% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 12.13% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.10 1 | 28.1 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.35 2 | 28.15 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.7% | 13.62% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 97 | 352 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 54.5% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 8.13% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 26.75% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 6.13% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.28 | 29.12 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.51 2 | 30.36 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.4% | 11.1% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 57.57% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 8.43% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 18.86% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.29% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.88 | 27.23 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.58 | 29.93 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.7% | 13% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 14 | 50.14% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 8.71% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 21.43% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 6.86% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 4th Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 19th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 5th Nov 2024 - 18th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Thomas More Catholic School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
