St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Address | Footscray Road Eltham London SE9 2SU |
| Phone | 02088506700 |
| Reference Number | 141716 |
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School has recently undergone its first inspection as an academy and has been rated as good overall. The school fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Students demonstrate exemplary behavior, engagement in learning, and a commitment to high expectations set by their leaders. The curriculum is generally well-structured, promoting both academic and personal development, with provisions for pupils with special educational needs being a notable strength. However, there are areas where the depth of study in key subjects could be improved, particularly in history during the early years of secondary education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 641 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.29%
Girls: 45.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 27.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 67 | 61 | 128 |
| 8 | 71 | 58 | 129 |
| 9 | 71 | 59 | 130 |
| 10 | 67 | 62 | 129 |
| 11 | 72 | 53 | 125 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 49.6% |
| White, Other | 16.5% |
| African | 14.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 20 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Thomas More Roman Catholic Comprehensive School | |
| 20 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 07 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Nov 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Oct 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 25 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2001 | Full inspection |
| 30 Apr 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exemplary behavior and high levels of student engagement
- Strong subject knowledge and effective teaching strategies
- A welcoming and supportive community atmosphere
- High participation in extra-curricular activities
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Comprehensive careers program meeting all requirements
- Strong promotion of reading and literacy
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent expectations and assessment practices among teachers
- Limited depth of study in some subjects during key stage 3
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 60.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 72.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 81.6% |
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 | 89 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 81 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 175 | 29 |
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