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St Thomas More High School
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- Southend-on-Sea SS0 0BW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils make good progress from their starting points in various subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is generally good; pupils build positive relationships and are supported to improve their behaviour.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well and develop skills beyond the classroom
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful and proud of their school; bullying is not tolerated
Current Educational Practices: Staff are well-trained in identifying and reporting concerns about pupil well-being.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and high expectations
Current Educational Practices: Staff training equips them to support pupils effectively
Strengths and Challenges: Challenges include improving outcomes for disadvantaged pupils and consistency in modern foreign languages provision.
Strengths and Challenges: Some staff need to improve guidance on pupil communication
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The leadership team handles safeguarding concerns effectively and persistently challenges external agencies as needed.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders identify areas needing improvement and implement strategies, such as raising standards for disadvantaged pupils.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders maintain inclusive culture; handle concerns well
Actions for Quality Improvement: Sharing good practices to enhance student communication skills
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare; leaders maintain an ethos and culture of safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe; staff are adept at making appropriate referrals to national and local agencies.
Managing Bullying and Safety: High attendance; calm and respectful environment
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Inclusive culture; safeguarding arrangements effective
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide-ranging extra-curricular programme including sports, trips, and charity work.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Many pupils take part in before- and after-school clubs, as well as lunchtime activities.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive range; all pupils participate in Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Clubs well-attended by all pupils, including disadvantaged ones
Career Counselling Services: Students are well supported emotionally, socially, and academically in the sixth form to meet programme aims.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form has improved significantly; progress is above the national average.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers education and guidance; broad work experience
Preparation for Sixth Form: Aspirational students due to high teacher expectations
Subjects Offered: Curriculum provides breadth and high standards but faces challenges in modern foreign languages due to staffing issues.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are complimentary about support; strong community feel
Communication: Clear systems to respond to absences; parents informed by Ofsted Parent View
Parent Satisfaction: Highly complimentary about children鈥檚 progress and support
Managing and Supporting SEND: Appropriate support for SEND students helps them achieve
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St Thomas More High School is a Secondary, Boys, Roman Catholic school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 1231 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 65% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.50% 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 |
C+
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | - | 22.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 65% | 98% | 99% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 2.90% | 35.00% | 18.70% |
| 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 | 0.35 | 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 | 54.4 | 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 | 65% | 43.5% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 54.83% | 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 | 9% | 40.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 22.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 27.44% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.40 | 3.58 | 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 | 97% | 91.31% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 136 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 87.5% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 28.88% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 47.06% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.31% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.31% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.44% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.38% | 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 | 0.18 | 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 | 53.5 | 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 | 58% | 49.41% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 59.76% | 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 | 5% | 39.65% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 26.94% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 31.59% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.35 | 3.95 | 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 | 95% | 90.13% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 87.94% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 28.06% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 75% | 49.25% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.25% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.69% | 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 | 0.53 | 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 | 53.3 | 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 | 59% 3 | 39.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 6 | 50.42% | 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 | 14% | 31.32% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 1 | 18.11% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 3 | 22.16% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.42 | 3.17 | 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 | 99% | 96.92% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 136 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 92.77% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 29.08% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 49.23% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.15% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.23% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.15% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2% | 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 | 0.43 | 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 | 52.3 | 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 | 56% 2 | 44.94% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 5 | 55.69% | 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 | 20% | 36% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 3 | 24.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 1 | 29.13% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.35 | 3.56 | 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 | 98% | 88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 152 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 63.77% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 25.46% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 49.92% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.08% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.31% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.23% | 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 | 49.5 | 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 | 58% | 50% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 63.14% | 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 | 14% | 35.79% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 28.79% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 30% | 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% | 97.3% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 156 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 56.2% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 26.9% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 60% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.4% | 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 | 31.52 | 29.61 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.5 | 29.8 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.90% | 9.46% | 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 | 140 | 267 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 61.82% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.55% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 18.91% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 10.18% | 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 | 34.17 | 33.47 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.62 | 31.33 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 1.4% | 14.65% | 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 | 125 | 468 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 61.36% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 5.18% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 17.45% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 11.64% | 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 | 30.43 1 | 32.05 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.31 2 | 32.32 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.1% | 10.28% | 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 | 102 | 360 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 58.9% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 21.8% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 8.6% | 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 | 31.09 1 | 31.49 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.09 5 | 32.64 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.9% | 12.6% | 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 | 23 | 60.4% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.6% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 14.6% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 5.9% | 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 | 32.62 | 28.4 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.88 | 28.97 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.8% | 13.88% | 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 | 17 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 26 | 63.11% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 4.89% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 19.33% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.78% | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Thomas More High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1