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St Thomas More High School

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

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location_onWestcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0BW

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,242

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Attainment 8

52.3

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GCSE Rank

#6 in Southend-on-Sea

#685 of 3,216 nationally

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St Thomas More High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Westcliff-on-Sea, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

St Thomas More High School is an academy converter in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ASSISI CATHOLIC TRUST. The school has approximately 1,206 pupils on roll, of whom 16% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.3, placing the school #6 in Southend-on-Sea and #685 of 3,216 nationally. 63.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 22.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 21 A-level subjects. 39.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 14.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.2 — students made below-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 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

52.3

Grade 5+ E&M

63.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)22.7%

Entering EBacc12.80%

EBacc APS4.28

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12.90%

EBacc APS4.12

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS4.40

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS4.35

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS4.42

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS4.35

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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

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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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

-0.2

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

126

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.6%

Achieving A*–A14.1%

Achieving A*–B39.1%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate97.6%

A-level subjects offered21

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.2

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

158

Retention rate98.10%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

145

Retention rate94.50%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

147

Retention rate95.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

06 March 2024

Inspection Report

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10 December 2020

Inspection Report

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24 April 2018

Inspection Report

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11 February 2015

Inspection Report

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03 July 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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09 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-04-24

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-02-11

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-07-03

None EIF

Requires improvement

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

1.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.1%(13 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,206 pupils. During this period, there were 15 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.2%, 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)	1,206	15	1.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,213	15	1.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,230	21	1.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,231	33	2.7%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,236	23	1.9%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,242	28	2.3%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,242	18	1.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,239	11	0.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,217	24	2.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,216	23	1.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,221	32	2.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,176	23	2.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,179	9	0.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,186	29	2.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,074	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,074	10	0.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,077	16	1.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,027	12	1.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,030	23	2.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,029	13	1.3%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,011	5	0.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,010	7	0.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,021	16	1.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	988	27	2.7%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	992	15	1.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	996	19	1.9%	3.1%	1

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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 39 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 34 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 10 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 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.

99.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

100.0%Positive

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

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree76%

agree20%

disagree3%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree58%

agree33%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree42%

agree17%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

not applicable36%

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

yes23%

no77%

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

strongly agree62%

agree26%

disagree9%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree72%

agree24%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree71%

agree26%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree68%

agree26%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree72%

agree26%

disagree2%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree70%

agree28%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree67%

agree28%

disagree2%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes99%

no1%

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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

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

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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