St Thomas More High School

A good academy converter school in Southend-on-Sea. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Thomas More High School.

Westcliff-On-Sea, SS00BW Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
61.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.32
English & Maths grade 4+ %
64.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 78.1%
Continue in education or training
58.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 64.0%
Sustained employment
41.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 February 2015
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Kenilworth Gardens
Westcliff-On-Sea, SS00BW
Phone
1702344933
Website
st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137310
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0BW
Website
www.st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ASSISI CATHOLIC TRUST
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Brentwood
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,231
Free School Meals
15.1% (186 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (38 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
49.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.4
English Attainment 8:
10.7
Maths Attainment 8:
10.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.4
Ebacc English:
98.3%
Ebacc Entry:
10.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
77.0%
Ebacc Languages:
16.3%
Ebacc Maths:
98.9%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.32
Progress 8 Range:
0.11 to 0.53
University Progression:
63.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
64.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
18.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
63%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
179 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
78.1 (+26.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.8 (+10.3 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.5 (4.0 below average)
Progress 8:
0.32 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
77 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
154
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,231 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Religious Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(18 students)
Mathematics (GCE AS level (All))
★★★ ★★
(33 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

We aim to develop the school’s community to provide a disciplined, caring and stable environment in which pupils can achieve their best and develop as confident young people, well prepared and fully equipped to make a positive contribution to the wider world as responsible citizens.

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