St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Address | Croftdale Road, NE21 4BQ |
| School Website | www.stthomasmore.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1914990111 |
| URN | 137851 |
School Census
| Total | 1467 |
| Girls/Boys | 758/709 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.7%/48.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 212 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 01/03/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 01/03/2023 | Good |
| 09/10/2013 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 01/03/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/10/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57.10% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 72.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 72.70% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.76 |
| Progress 8 | 0.05 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 75% |
| Entering EBacc | 10% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.49 |
| Progress 8 | 0.16 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 73% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.4 |
| Progress 8 | -0.15 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 512 |
| As first preference | 236 |
| As second preference | 192 |
| As third preference | 83 |
| Total Offers Made | 244 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 228 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 527 |
| As first preference | 230 |
| As second preference | 215 |
| As third preference | 82 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 226 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 499 |
| As first preference | 246 |
| As second preference | 163 |
| As third preference | 90 |
| Total Offers Made | 245 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 236 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 565 |
| As first preference | 300 |
| As second preference | 183 |
| As third preference | 81 |
| Total Offers Made | 245 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 239 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 519 |
| As first preference | 263 |
| As second preference | 166 |
| As third preference | 89 |
| Total Offers Made | 248 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 240 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 561 |
| As first preference | 296 |
| As second preference | 179 |
| As third preference | 83 |
| Total Offers Made | 242 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 241 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 463 |
| As first preference | 253 |
| As second preference | 155 |
| As third preference | 54 |
| Total Offers Made | 209 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 200 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 425 |
| As first preference | 275 |
| As second preference | 106 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 219 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 213 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 446 |
| As first preference | 258 |
| As second preference | 145 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 216 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 211 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 420 |
| As first preference | 248 |
| As second preference | 129 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 203 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 200 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 426 |
| As first preference | 268 |
| As second preference | 113 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 204 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 59% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 16% |
| no | 84% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 78% |
| no | 22% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
(0.11 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Croftdale Road, , NE21 4BG
Blaydon West Primary School
(0.34 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Blaydon Bank, , NE21 4PY