The St Thomas the Apostle College
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Hollydale Road Nunhead London SE15 2EB |
| Phone | 02076390106 |
| Reference Number | 100857 |
The St Thomas the Apostle College continues to uphold the exceptional standards recognized in its previous inspection, showcasing an inspiring and successful educational environment. Students exhibit high levels of attendance and positive attitudes toward learning, thriving within a supportive atmosphere where they feel safe and valued. The school emphasizes high expectations for every student, significantly contributing to their impressive outcomes as they progress into further education or employment. The leadership's commitment to fostering both academic and personal development is evident in the strong collaborative community among staff and students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1111 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 91.99%
Girls: 8.01% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 46.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 32.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 173 | Unknown | 173 |
| 8 | 169 | Unknown | 169 |
| 9 | 165 | Unknown | 165 |
| 10 | 157 | Unknown | 157 |
| 11 | 161 | Unknown | 161 |
| 12 | 98 | 53 | 151 |
| 13 | 99 | 36 | 135 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 59.7% |
| Caribbean | 8.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.9% |
| White, British | 5% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 05 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 20 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong curriculum that is ambitious and inclusive
- Exceptional outcomes and progress for all pupils
- Positive and respectful school culture
- Highly effective support for literacy and oracy
- Creative subjects receive significant investment
- Excellent behavior management and support systems
- Effective relationships with families and the local community
- Wide-ranging career education opportunities
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 61.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 72% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 85.7% |
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 | 42.16 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 42.62 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B+ | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 29.9% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 104 | 25 |
| Third Preference | 60 | 14 |
| From another Local Authority | 122 | 50 |
Previous Years
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