St Thomas More Catholic School

A outstanding academy converter school in Haringey. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Thomas More Catholic School.

London, N225HN Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
64.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.46
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 75.0%
Continue in education or training
64.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 70.0%
Sustained employment
41.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 18.0%
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
14 May 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Glendale Avenue
Wood Green
London, N225HN
Phone
2088887122
Website
stthomasmoreschool.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139362
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Glendale Avenue, Wood Green, London, N22 5HN
Website
www.stthomasmoreschool.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE CARDINAL HUME ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1260 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Westminster
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,271
Free School Meals
32.0% (407 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.9% (50 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
50.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.5
English Attainment 8:
10.7
Maths Attainment 8:
9.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.5
Ebacc English:
100.0%
Ebacc Entry:
37.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
100.0%
Ebacc Languages:
90.7%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.46
Progress 8 Range:
0.27 to 0.66
University Progression:
66.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
70.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
18.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
1.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
66%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
129 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
1.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
75.0 (+23.0 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
37.0 (+17.6 vs average)
Education Continuation:
70.0 (+13.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.0 (+10.5 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.7 (6.8 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
80 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
159
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,271 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Multimedia (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★★
(10 students)
Religious Studies (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★★
(12 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(18 students)
Economics (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(23 students)
Religious Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Every lesson - a good lesson"

Courage Respect Effort Service Teamwork

St Thomas More Mission: To lead those in our care to grow in their faith and to benefit from an enriching education. St Thomas More Catholic School Vision: An outstanding school where gospel values underpin a caring and supporting ethos; a fully inclusive, all-through 11-19 education with first-class learning resources and facilities; consistently high GCSE and A Level attainment; high expectations for behaviour and personal development; a Catholic ethos with staff development and strong community engagement.

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher’s Welcome describes St Thomas More as forward-thinking yet traditional Catholic school with Christ at the centre, CREST values, high standards, strong pastoral support and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh Award School Council Youth Club Peer Mentoring Guided Reading CAFOD Young Leaders Liturgical Prefects Work Experience Jack Petchey Speak Out Green Club

Sports

Football Basketball Athletics

Facilities

Lift Modern extension Open air theatre

Curriculum Highlights

All-through 11-19 education Sixth Form offering A Levels Strong GCSE and A Level results

SEND Provision

Special Educational Needs (SEN) support follows a three-tiered approach: Universal (classroom adaptations), Targeted (bespoke intervention) and Specialist (external professionals). The SENCO is Mrs Isabelle Goursaud. Regular monitoring and assessments, annual EHCP reviews, and collaboration with external agencies (e.g., CAMHS, school health, social care). Pupils may be supported in class or in small withdrawal groups; a weekly SEN homework club; accessibility considerations; ongoing staff training.

Admissions Criteria

St Thomas More Catholic School is a mainstream Catholic secondary academy; the Governing Body controls admissions. Open evenings are held for prospective pupils; Sixth Form admissions are by form with information in the prospectus and Supplementary Information Forms. For queries, [email protected] can be contacted.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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