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Thomas Tallis School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Carolyn Roberts

location_onLondon, SE3 9PX

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

2,110

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Attainment 8

45.6

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GCSE Rank

#10 in Greenwich

#1,628 of 3,216 nationally

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Thomas Tallis School is a Community school secondary school in London, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Thomas Tallis School is a community school in London, Greenwich, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 2,066 pupils on roll, of whom 35% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.6, placing the school #10 in Greenwich and #1,628 of 3,216 nationally. 43.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 28 A-level subjects. 57.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 28.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.18 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.6

Grade 5+ E&M

43.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.2%

Entering EBacc46.00%

EBacc APS4.1

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44.10%

EBacc APS4.14

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS4.16

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS4.5

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS3.94

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS3.97

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.18

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

227

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*11.1%

Achieving A*–A28.9%

Achieving A*–B57.9%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate97.4%

A-level subjects offered28

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.14

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

288

Retention rate96.50%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

256

Retention rate96.90%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

253

Retention rate96.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

20 February 2024

Inspection Report

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15 October 2020

Inspection Report

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11 December 2018

Inspection Report

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25 January 2018

Inspection Report

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30 April 2014

Inspection Report

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15 January 2013

Inspection Report

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05 November 2012

Inspection Report

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23 June 2010

Inspection Report

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18 September 2008

Inspection Report

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22 May 2007

Inspection Report

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23 September 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-12-11

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2018-01-25

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-04-30

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.2%(45 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 2,066 pupils. During this period, there were 67 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	2,066	67	3.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	2,070	55	2.7%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	2,064	57	2.8%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	2,080	51	2.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	2,093	60	2.9%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	2,088	55	2.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	2,110	43	2.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	2,121	31	1.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	2,062	43	2.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	2,083	32	1.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	2,097	29	1.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	2,009	31	1.5%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	2,027	8	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	2,035	48	2.4%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,972	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,972	27	1.4%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,973	44	2.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,882	31	1.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,905	21	1.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,919	24	1.3%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,872	26	1.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,899	26	1.4%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,925	26	1.4%	3.7%	3
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,832	46	2.5%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,843	60	3.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,822	79	4.3%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 155 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 154 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 139 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 36 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 26 pupils

Hearing Impairment 25 pupils

Physical Disability 12 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 9 pupils

Visual Impairment 6 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree45%

agree45%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree35%

agree44%

disagree12%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree47%

agree16%

disagree4%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

not applicable27%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes35%

no65%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree41%

agree27%

disagree16%

strongly disagree14%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree54%

agree35%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree34%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree51%

agree36%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree74%

agree23%

disagree1%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree60%

agree36%

disagree1%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree58%

agree29%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes93%

no7%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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