Thomas Tallis School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 134 Kidbrooke Park Road London SE3 9PX |
| Phone | 02088560115 |
| Reference Number | 100190 |
Thomas Tallis School continues to demonstrate good performance, providing a supportive and enriching environment for its pupils. The school's leaders emphasize high expectations and have successfully implemented creative and ambitious curriculum offerings. Pupils are encouraged to explore their individuality while being equipped with valuable skills through diverse extracurricular activities. There is effective support for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring inclusivity in the learning process. Overall, parents express high levels of satisfaction with the school's nurturing approach and vision for student development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 2066 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.32%
Girls: 44.68% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 186 | 83 | 269 |
| 8 | 162 | 107 | 269 |
| 9 | 156 | 114 | 270 |
| 10 | 145 | 126 | 271 |
| 11 | 153 | 114 | 267 |
| 12 | 171 | 212 | 383 |
| 13 | 170 | 167 | 337 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 43.2% |
| White, Other | 10.6% |
| African | 9.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.6% |
| Unclassified | 4.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.1% |
| White & Asian | 3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| Caribbean | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | School inspection |
| 15 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Dec 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 30 Apr 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 05 Nov 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 23 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional pastoral care that supports pupil happiness and safety.
- Broad, ambitious, and creative curriculum offerings.
- Strong subject knowledge and passionate teaching staff.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- High-quality guidance for future career choices.
- Strong pupil engagement in extracurricular activities and community service.
Areas for Improvement
- Curricular aims are not always securely embedded, affecting pupils' memory recall.
- Support for reading, particularly phonics, is not fully embedded, affecting some pupils' curriculum access.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 60% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 37.46 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 36.76 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 16.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 280 | 37 |
| Third Preference | 243 | 17 |
| From another Local Authority | 297 | 67 |
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