The St Thomas the Apostle College

A outstanding voluntary aided school school in Southwark. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The St Thomas the Apostle College.

London, SE152EB Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
86.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 1.45
English & Maths grade 4+ %
68.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 85.7%
Continue in education or training
79.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 84.0%
Sustained employment
24.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 8.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
20 November 2018
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hollydale Road
Nunhead
London, SE152EB

Location

Find the school on the map

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100857
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Hollydale Road, Nunhead, London, SE15 2EB
Age range
11-18
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
1000 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Southwark
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,101
Free School Meals
45.0% (495 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (29 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
60.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
18.4
English Attainment 8:
12.0
Maths Attainment 8:
11.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
18.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
18.4
Ebacc English:
100.0%
Ebacc Entry:
57.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
85.1%
Ebacc Languages:
71.4%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
1.45
Progress 8 Range:
1.23 to 1.68
University Progression:
84.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
84.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
8.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
1.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
84%
Quality: Exceptional
Sixth Form Size
129 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
57.1 (+37.7 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
85.7 (+33.7 vs average)
Education Continuation:
84.0 (+27.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
60.5 (+21.0 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
14.1 (3.4 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
69 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
138
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,101 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
(7 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
(10 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
(35 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
(24 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
(20 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Achieving Excellence with Care"

Excellence Care High expectations Dignity Solidarity The Common Good Option for the Poor Peace Creation and Environment Dignity of Work and Participation

St Thomas the Apostle College is a Voluntary Aided Secondary School in the Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark. The school is conducted by its governing body as part of the Catholic Church in accordance with its trust deed and instrument of government. Catholic families will be admitted above all others but the College does have a considerable number of practising Christians, those of other faiths and those of no faith on its roll. We pride ourselves on the inclusive nature of our school and celebrate diversity. We welcome boys of all faiths and religions and strive to provide a first-rate education to all, irrespective of race, creed, colour, culture or special need. All applicants must declare their positive support for the College aims and ethos. This does not affect the right of parents who are not of the faith of this school to apply for and be considered for a place here.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Debate Mate Jack Petchey Speak Out Awards Sixth Form Debating Society LAMDA Model UN Gospel Choir Sixth Form Vocal Ensemble Classics Book Club Spelling Bee Poetry Recital Competition Reading clubs (Book reading clubs) Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze, Silver, Gold)

Sports

Basketball Tennis (butterfly tennis club)

Facilities

Chapel Library

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 Curriculum Booklet KS4 Curriculum Booklet Year 9 Options Booklet KS5 Curriculum Booklet A Level & BTEC subject info

SEND Provision

To promote the wellbeing of our pupils, STAC has a School and Family Counsellor, Cathy Ashton. Cathy meets with young people and their families to support good mental health and relationships. If you are a pupil with something on your mind and would like to talk to Cathy, please let your form teacher know. If you are a parent with concerns about your child or young person’s wellbeing, please contact Mrs Emma Whittaker.

Admissions Criteria

The College is a Voluntary Aided Secondary School in the Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark. It intends to admit 152 pupils in Year 7. Admissions priority: 1 Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families and previously looked after Catholic children adopted; 2 Baptised Catholic children with COP and baptismal certificate; 3 Baptised Catholic children; 4 Other looked after children; 5 Sibling currently attending; 6 Applicants from other Christian denominations; 7 Any other applicants. If over-subscribed, tie-break by distance; waiting lists; in-year applications.

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