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St Thomas More Catholic School and Sixth Form College

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

personMrs Leearna Thomas

corporate_fareTHE HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY

location_onNuneaton, CV10 7EX

language Visit Website phone 2476642400

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,045

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Attainment 8

47.5

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GCSE Rank

#15 in Warwickshire

#1,292 of 3,216 nationally

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St Thomas More Catholic School and Sixth Form College is a Academy converter secondary school in Nuneaton, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.4×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

St Thomas More Catholic School and Sixth Form College is an academy converter in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY. The school has approximately 1,093 pupils on roll, of whom 20% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.5, placing the school #15 in Warwickshire and #1,292 of 3,216 nationally. 44.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 22.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 58.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 24.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.24 — 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 1.4× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.4 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

47.5

Grade 5+ E&M

44.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)22.8%

Entering EBacc33.50%

EBacc APS4.15

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40.10%

EBacc APS4.57

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS4.09

2022

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS4.28

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.86

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS4.1

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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)83%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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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

-0.24

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

117

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*7.6%

Achieving A*–A24.8%

Achieving A*–B58.6%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate87.2%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

104

Retention rate93.30%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate91.30%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

133

Retention rate96.2%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 May 2023

Inspection Report

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10 January 2018

Inspection Report

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04 March 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-01-10

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-09-11

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-02-25

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

2.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.5%(16 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 1,093 pupils. During this period, there were 22 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.0%, 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)	1,093	22	2.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,096	30	2.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,072	28	2.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,069	19	1.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,076	20	1.9%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,045	21	2.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,045	17	1.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,044	12	1.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,038	3	0.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,038	22	2.1%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,041	19	1.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,069	18	1.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,072	3	0.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,072	4	0.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,018	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,018	7	0.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,024	34	3.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	982	9	0.9%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	988	22	2.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	988	27	2.7%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	966	20	2.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	974	15	1.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	975	14	1.4%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	948	10	1.1%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	961	21	2.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	963	13	1.3%	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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 43 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 29 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 24 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 9 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 8 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Visual Impairment 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 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.

85.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

85.0%Positive

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

27.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree46%

agree31%

disagree13%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree42%

agree35%

disagree15%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree42%

agree19%

disagree12%

strongly disagree9%

not applicable19%

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

yes21%

no79%

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

strongly agree42%

agree15%

disagree24%

strongly disagree15%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree57%

agree26%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree54%

agree26%

disagree11%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree49%

agree33%

disagree12%

strongly disagree6%

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

strongly agree54%

agree33%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree51%

agree39%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree49%

agree29%

disagree12%

strongly disagree5%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes81%

no19%

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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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