St Thomas More Catholic School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
Local AuthorityBedford
AddressTyne Crescent, MK41 7UL
URN139517

School Census

Total 930
Girls/Boys 467/463
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.2%/49.8%
% pupils where English not first language 37.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 168
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 5.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
04/10/2023 Good
08/02/2011 Outstanding
Inspection Date 04/10/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 08/02/2011
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 44.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 45.00%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 61.70%
Entering EBacc 14.80%
EBacc average point score 3.63
Progress 8 0.31
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 46%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 61%
Entering EBacc 21%
EBacc average point score 3.91
Progress 8 0.18
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 52.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 56%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 75%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.28
Progress 8 0.32

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications191
As first preference99
As second preference61
As third preference31
Total Offers Made142
first preference offers99
second preference offers27
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications186
As first preference105
As second preference52
As third preference29
Total Offers Made129
first preference offers105
second preference offers17
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications210
As first preference132
As second preference55
As third preference23
Total Offers Made156
first preference offers132
second preference offers23
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications184
As first preference103
As second preference50
As third preference31
Total Offers Made123
first preference offers102
second preference offers13
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications229
As first preference138
As second preference56
As third preference35
Total Offers Made150
first preference offers138
second preference offers11
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications223
As first preference149
As second preference51
As third preference23
Total Offers Made160
first preference offers149
second preference offers9
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications229
As first preference161
As second preference52
As third preference16
Total Offers Made152
first preference offers151
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications184
As first preference138
As second preference40
As third preference6
Total Offers Made128
first preference offers128
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.53%
Total Applications289
As first preference203
As second preference74
As third preference12
Total Offers Made136
first preference offers133
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications339
As first preference240
As second preference84
As third preference15
Total Offers Made197
first preference offers194
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications255
As first preference170
As second preference67
As third preference18
Total Offers Made172
first preference offers170
second preference offers1
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree55%
agree33%
disagree12%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree50%
agree43%
disagree7%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree32%
agree42%
disagree15%
strongly disagree10%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree12%
agree12%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know10%
not applicable55%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree20%
agree42%
disagree22%
strongly disagree13%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree30%
agree23%
disagree13%
strongly disagree5%
don't know3%
not applicable25%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree42%
agree42%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know5%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree40%
agree55%
disagree3%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree37%
agree42%
disagree12%
strongly disagree7%
don't know3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree45%
agree42%
disagree10%
strongly disagree0%
don't know3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree38%
agree45%
disagree7%
strongly disagree5%
don't know5%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree37%
agree42%
disagree12%
strongly disagree3%
don't know7%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes75%
no25%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin27.2%
african ethnic origin20.9%
any other white background ethnic origin18.3%
indian ethnic origin5.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin4.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin3.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.6%
white and asian ethnic origin2.3%
any other black background ethnic origin2.2%
bangladeshi ethnic origin1.9%
pakistani ethnic origin1.8%
caribbean ethnic origin1.8%
white and black african ethnic origin1.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.2%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin29.6%
any other white background ethnic origin19.4%
african ethnic origin18.7%
indian ethnic origin5.7%
any other asian background ethnic origin3.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin3.3%
white and asian ethnic origin3%
any other black background ethnic origin2.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.2%
white and black african ethnic origin1.8%
pakistani ethnic origin1.8%
caribbean ethnic origin1.8%
bangladeshi ethnic origin1.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.2%

Nearby Schools

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(0.34 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

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Brickhill Primary School

(0.52 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Dove Road, , MK41 7AA