St Thomas More RC College
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Town Lane Denton Manchester M34 6AF |
| Phone | 01613362743 |
| Reference Number | 106271 |
St Thomas More RC College continues to deliver a good quality of education in a calm and respectful environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Strong relationships between staff and students contribute to a positive school culture, evident in the pupils' pride in their school and their excellent behavior. The curriculum is well-structured and ambitious, helping students achieve well across a variety of subjects. Opportunities beyond the classroom enhance their personal development, empowering them to contribute to the community and develop essential life skills.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 792 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.62%
Girls: 50.38% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 73 | 87 | 160 |
| 8 | 77 | 85 | 162 |
| 9 | 85 | 78 | 163 |
| 10 | 80 | 77 | 157 |
| 11 | 78 | 72 | 150 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77% |
| African | 6.3% |
| White, Other | 4.8% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2022 | School inspection |
| 28 Feb 2017 | Short inspection |
| 05 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 05 May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Sep 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong positive relationships between pupils and staff
- Pupils feel happy, safe, and valued
- High expectations for learning and behavior
- Well-designed and ambitious curriculum
- Teachers effectively check and adapt teaching based on pupils' needs
- Successful support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- Strong personal development program preparing pupils for modern Britain
- Effective safeguarding culture and practices
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, connections between learning are not adequately facilitated, hindering progress
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% | ||
| 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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 118 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 74 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 67 | 33 |
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