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St Thomas More Catholic School
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- Secondary
- Haringey N22 5HN
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils develop strong subject knowledge, resulting in positive outcomes.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is exemplary; pupils are confident, courteous, and curious learners.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: They make links to current affairs making learning memorable.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong subject knowledge results in high-quality work.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are highly involved and speak well of the school.
Communication: School works successfully with parents and carers.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents speak highly of the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are reflective and committed to further improvement.
Actions for Quality Improvement: High aspirations and precise identification of needs support strong outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils are safe and happy at the school.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Behaviour is exemplary, and the school provides exceptional pastoral care.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive offerings including clubs, societies, and trips.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: High participation in extracurricular activities enriches learning.
Outdoor Facilities: Numerous international and local trips enhance experiences.
Career Counselling Services: Strong careers provision with talks, advice, and workshops.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are very well-prepared for their next stage.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND achieve very well with a range of support strategies.
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St Thomas More Catholic School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1271 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 49% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Within the Cardinal Hume Academies Trust, the mixed, independent school St. Thomas More Catholic School is located.
The value contributed in last year's GCSE results, which will be reflected in a favourable Progress 8 score, is yet another testament to the dedication and hard work of both students and teachers.
Our outstanding GCSE results have earned us praise from the Department of Education on numerous times. Most recently, in February 2015, we were named one of the top 100 non-selective state-funded schools in England based on the Key Stage 2 Key Stage 4 value added measure.
The accomplishments of our driven students and committed staff fill us with great pride.
The Governors have high expectations for the institution, and we all desire to provide our pupils with the greatest possible Catholic education.
Along with having extremely high standards, we also have a great reputation for extracurricular activities including clubs and field excursions.
We want parents to know that even though our school is progressive, we uphold established standards and Catholic values.
Since we are a uniformed institution, we demand that all of our students exhibit intelligence, good manners, and behaviour.
The Sixth Form at St. Thomas More, an 11鈥�19 institution, is booming.
In order to aid their progression to the top colleges, the majority of our students decide to continue their education here and remain on to study for A Levels.
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The value contributed in last year's GCSE results, which will be reflected in a favourable Progress 8 score, is yet another testament to the dedication and hard work of both students and teachers.
Our outstanding GCSE results have earned us praise from the Department of Education on numerous times. Most recently, in February 2015, we were named one of the top 100 non-selective state-funded schools in England based on the Key Stage 2 Key Stage 4 value added measure.
The accomplishments of our driven students and committed staff fill us with great pride.
The Governors have high expectations for the institution, and we all desire to provide our pupils with the greatest possible Catholic education.
Along with having extremely high standards, we also have a great reputation for extracurricular activities including clubs and field excursions.
We want parents to know that even though our school is progressive, we uphold established standards and Catholic values.
Since we are a uniformed institution, we demand that all of our students exhibit intelligence, good manners, and behaviour.
The Sixth Form at St. Thomas More, an 11鈥�19 institution, is booming.
In order to aid their progression to the top colleges, the majority of our students decide to continue their education here and remain on to study for A Levels.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.7 | - | 13.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 49% | 98% | 54% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 13.90% | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | 0.39 | 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 | 51.6 | 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 | 49% | 32.62% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 43.52% | 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 | 88% | 29.1% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 11.76% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 16.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.71 | 2.8 | 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 | 98% | 82.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 194 | 148 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 80.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 26.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 75% | 30.71% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 19.35% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.35% | 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 | 0.61 | 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 | 55.8 | 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 | 58% | 32.73% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 44% | 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 | 47% | 24.91% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 11.45% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 15.82% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.8 | 2.79 | 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 | 98% | 81.29% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 194 | 146 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 80.71% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 21.59% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 31.41% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 17.06% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.47% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.24% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.35% | 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 | 0.72 | 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 | 51.3 | 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 | 48% 10 | 29.7% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 12 | 43.15% | 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 | 41% | 29.7% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 12 | 11.55% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 15 | 16.85% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.58 | 2.85 | 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 | 96% | 91.2% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 115 | 141 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 89.6% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 43.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 67% | 30.93% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 7.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.53% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 0.47% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 0.93% | 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 | 0.2 | 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 | 41.8 | 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 | 38% 2 | 26.71% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 3 | 37.52% | 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 | 15% | 23.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 4 | 9.76% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 4 | 13.24% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.36 | 2.47 | 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 | 95% | 80.13% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 108 | 147 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 66.4% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 37.4% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 31.4% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.33% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.67% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.07% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.33% | 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 | - | 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 | 46.2 | 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 | 36% | 30.28% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 41.67% | 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 | 16% | 23.11% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 12.61% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 13.94% | 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 | 96% | 80.21% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 76 | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 26.43% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 27.93% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 27.57% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.86% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.21% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.36% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.29% | 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 | 35.91 | 36.32 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.93 | 36.78 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.90% | 20.78% | 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 | 96 | 173 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 72.25% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 1% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 13.63% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 8.88% | 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 | 33.27 | 38.57 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.77 | 38.99 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.3% | 24.33% | 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 | 78 | 194 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 79% | 74.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 0.5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 7.75% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 10.63% | 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 | 27.51 5 | 33.79 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.78 4 | 35.2 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.7% | 21.41% | 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 | 60 | 136 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 67.86% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 1.71% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 12.29% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 10.43% | 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 | 32.81 4 | 33.81 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.02 2 | 35 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.9% | 19.18% | 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 | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 14.86% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.14% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 9.43% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.86% | 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 | 28.22 | 27.42 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.63 | 29.3 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.6% | 17.25% | 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 | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 16 | 16.86% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 1.29% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 12.43% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 7.29% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd 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 | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd 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
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Thomas More Catholic School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1