St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
Local AuthorityGateshead
AddressCroftdale Road, NE21 4BQ
URN137851

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
Start DateOfsted 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

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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 Applications512
As first preference236
As second preference192
As third preference83
Total Offers Made244
first preference offers228
second preference offers14
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications527
As first preference230
As second preference215
As third preference82
Total Offers Made238
first preference offers226
second preference offers8
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications499
As first preference246
As second preference163
As third preference90
Total Offers Made245
first preference offers236
second preference offers8
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.26%
Total Applications565
As first preference300
As second preference183
As third preference81
Total Offers Made245
first preference offers239
second preference offers5
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications519
As first preference263
As second preference166
As third preference89
Total Offers Made248
first preference offers240
second preference offers7
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications561
As first preference296
As second preference179
As third preference83
Total Offers Made242
first preference offers241
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.26%
Total Applications463
As first preference253
As second preference155
As third preference54
Total Offers Made209
first preference offers200
second preference offers9
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.29%
Total Applications425
As first preference275
As second preference106
As third preference44
Total Offers Made219
first preference offers213
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.22%
Total Applications446
As first preference258
As second preference145
As third preference42
Total Offers Made216
first preference offers211
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications420
As first preference248
As second preference129
As third preference43
Total Offers Made203
first preference offers200
second preference offers2
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.31%
Total Applications426
As first preference268
As second preference113
As third preference45
Total Offers Made207
first preference offers204
second preference offers3
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree36%
agree42%
disagree12%
strongly disagree7%
don't know3%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree35%
agree45%
disagree10%
strongly disagree8%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree27%
agree50%
disagree12%
strongly disagree5%
don't know6%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree5%
agree15%
disagree8%
strongly disagree8%
don't know5%
not applicable59%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree22%
agree48%
disagree20%
strongly disagree4%
don't know6%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree29%
agree28%
disagree14%
strongly disagree9%
don't know2%
not applicable18%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes16%
no84%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree32%
agree21%
disagree21%
strongly disagree21%
dont know4%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree43%
agree38%
disagree10%
strongly disagree2%
don't know7%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree39%
agree44%
disagree8%
strongly disagree5%
don't know4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree30%
agree51%
disagree15%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree43%
agree47%
disagree9%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree40%
agree50%
disagree5%
strongly disagree1%
don't know4%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree32%
agree41%
disagree14%
strongly disagree7%
don't know6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes78%
no22%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin85.6%
any other white background ethnic origin3.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.9%
african ethnic origin1.7%
white and asian ethnic origin1.4%
indian ethnic origin0.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.7%
pakistani ethnic origin0.6%
chinese ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin86.6%
any other white background ethnic origin3.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.8%
african ethnic origin1.5%
white and asian ethnic origin1.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.9%
indian ethnic origin0.6%
chinese ethnic origin0.6%

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