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St Thomas More Catholic School

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

personMr Martin Tissot

corporate_fareTHE CARDINAL HUME ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onLondon, N22 5HN

language Visit Website phone 2088887122

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,300

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Attainment 8

54.1

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GCSE Rank

#4 in Haringey

#541 of 3,216 nationally

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St Thomas More Catholic School is a Academy converter secondary school in London, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

St Thomas More Catholic School is an academy converter in London, Haringey, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE CARDINAL HUME ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,271 pupils on roll, of whom 35% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.1, placing the school #4 in Haringey and #541 of 3,216 nationally. 54.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 27.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 19 A-level subjects. 47.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 18.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.26 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

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 16.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 0.2 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

54.1

Grade 5+ E&M

54.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)27.4%

Entering EBacc87.70%

EBacc APS4.92

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc90.70%

EBacc APS4.6

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.39

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc88%

EBacc APS4.71

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.61

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS4.8

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS4.58

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS3.36

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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

92%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment0%

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

+0.26

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.2%

Achieving A*–A18.1%

Achieving A*–B47.5%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate98.3%

A-level subjects offered19

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.31

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate98.80%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

14 May 2024

Inspection Report

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16 January 2019

Inspection Report

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18 June 2013

Inspection Report

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01 March 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-05-14

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2019-01-16

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-06-18

S5 Inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2009-11-18

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

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

0.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.2%(2 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 1,271 pupils. During this period, there were 2 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.2%, 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)	1,271	2	0.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,273	4	0.3%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,276	5	0.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,271	12	0.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,276	8	0.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,293	0	0.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,300	0	0.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,300	1	0.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,327	11	0.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,329	5	0.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,322	4	0.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,271	23	1.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,279	7	0.5%	1.0%	2
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,279	23	1.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,230	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,230	27	2.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,231	41	3.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,167	18	1.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,171	17	1.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,174	16	1.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,071	8	0.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,080	11	1.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,093	23	2.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,008	21	2.1%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,007	19	1.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,008	14	1.4%	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 47 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 45 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 42 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 26 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 11 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 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.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

93.0%Positive

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

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree52%

agree35%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree41%

agree41%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree29%

agree27%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

not applicable26%

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

yes10%

no90%

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

strongly agree33%

agree48%

disagree14%

strongly disagree5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree58%

agree33%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree43%

agree48%

disagree8%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree43%

agree45%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree50%

agree44%

disagree3%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree52%

agree42%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree34%

agree46%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes88%

no12%

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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.

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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