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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' progress and attainment, especially in English and mathematics, are above national averages.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves well and work hard. An atmosphere of respect and courtesy is evident.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well with a broad curriculum supporting personal development.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are courteous, bullying is rare, and they feel safe.
Qualifications and Training: Training supports newly and recently qualified staff effectively.
Current Educational Practices: Professional development has resulted in stronger teaching from established staff.
Qualifications and Training: Regular training helps teachers maintain secure subject knowledge.
Strengths and Challenges: The quality of subject leadership across the school is strong. Some heads of department are relatively new to their posts.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers provide helpful feedback but occasionally miss some misconceptions.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and carers were generally positive about the school and its work.
Communication: Leaders communicate well with parents for pupils鈥� safeguarding.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents were generally positive about the school and its work.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders sort out any problems swiftly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have engendered a strong ethos of high expectations and created a calm environment for learning.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils are safe in school, and staff know pupils and their needs.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The pastoral team works effectively to support pupils鈥� welfare.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare, and pupils feel safe at school.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Clear routines ensure a focused learning environment.
Extracurricular Offerings: Opportunities for learning beyond the taught curriculum are many and varied.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders ensure that the curriculum matches the pupils鈥� interests, balancing academics with extracurriculars.
Extracurricular Offerings: Range of well-attended clubs enriches learning.
Career Counselling Services: Careers information and guidance are well developed, helping pupils stay in education or training.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students benefit from a wider curriculum that prepares them well for life beyond school.
Career Counselling Services: School provides effective guidance for future studies and work.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND are well supported but some do not attend as often as they should.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Additional support planned but delivery is not systematically checked.
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About Us
Thomas More Catholic School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 627 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 42% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
93.90% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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A
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.8 | - | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 42% | 34% | 30% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 11.10% | - | - |
| 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 | 0.00 | 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 | 44.1 | 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 | 42% | 29.26% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 40.69% | 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 | 43% | 30.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 11.88% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 17.31% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.01 | 2.81 | 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 | 92% | 93.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 149 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 90.71% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 33.17% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 41.58% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 6.08% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.79% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.92% | 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 | -0.34 | 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 | 41.5 | 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 | 34% | 30.56% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 42.41% | 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 | 33% | 28.46% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 11.39% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 16.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.61 | 2.83 | 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 | 94% | 89.38% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 141 | 142 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 87.92% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 33.92% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 39.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 6.88% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.25% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.71% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.88% | 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 | -0.19 | 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 | 43.2 | 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 | 34% 12 | 25.06% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 4 | 38.58% | 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 | 50% | 27.03% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 1 | 7.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 2 | 12.94% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.82 | 2.59 | 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% | 94.4% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 143 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 92% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 27.75% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 41.9% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 11.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.75% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.95% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.65% | 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 | 0.06 | 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 | 46.3 | 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 | 46% 2 | 27.75% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 1 | 39.42% | 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 | 54% | 26.97% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 9.69% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 6 | 13.58% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4 | 2.62 | 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 | 93% | 85.2% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 151 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 81.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 15.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 43.3% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 10.35% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.05% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.85% | 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 | -0.1 | 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 | 43.7 | 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 | 44% | 26.15% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 37.53% | 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 | 48% | 26.88% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 13.24% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 14.62% | 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 | 85% | 93.84% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 143 | 145 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 48.58% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.84% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 42.58% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 22% | 10.32% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.05% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.26% | 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 | 22.25 | 29.96 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.95 | 29.03 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.10% | 12.31% | 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 | 48 | 219 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 69.41% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 2.59% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 14.18% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 9% | 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 | 25.33 | 33.27 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25 | 31.46 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.1% | 17.48% | 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 | 49 | 254 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 84% | 70.25% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 1.81% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 2% | 8.88% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 11.44% | 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 | 20.81 | 30.29 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 17.38 2 | 29.73 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.1% | 14.08% | 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 | 53 | 195 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 60.08% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.54% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 19.23% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 10.31% | 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 | 20.82 1 | 30.87 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 19.58 3 | 30.69 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 14.84% | 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 | 8 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 27.31% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 10.77% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.31% | 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 | 21.69 | 27.43 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 22.9 | 25.63 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.7% | 11.94% | 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 5 | 29.92% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 2.85% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 14.54% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.62% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thomas More Catholic School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1