St Thomas More Catholic High School

A not judged academy converter school in Cheshire East. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Thomas More Catholic High School.

Crewe, CW28AE Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
60.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.26
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 65.9%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
5 November 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Dane Bank Avenue
Crewe, CW28AE
Phone
1270568014
Website
st-thomasmore.cheshire.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139764
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe, CW2 8AE
Website
http://www.st-thomasmore.cheshire.sch.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE SOUTH CHESHIRE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
640 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Shrewsbury
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
666
Free School Meals
18.5% (123 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
47.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.3
English Attainment 8:
10.4
Maths Attainment 8:
8.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.3
Ebacc English:
94.9%
Ebacc Entry:
29.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
63.8%
Ebacc Languages:
97.8%
Ebacc Maths:
98.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.1%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.26
Progress 8 Range:
0.01 to 0.51

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.9 (+13.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.9 (+8.4 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.26 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
111
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
666 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Common good Option for the poor and vulnerable Dignity of the human person Dignity of work and education Solidarity Care for God’s creation Family and Community

Catholic ethos centred on Catholic Social Teachings and the Common Good, with an inclusive family atmosphere and a commitment to dignity, respect and compassion in every member of the school community.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher is Mrs Katherine Packham; message emphasizes pride in the Catholic mission, high standards, inclusive community, and invites prospective families to visit the school.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Homework Club

Curriculum Highlights

Ambitious, inclusive curriculum rooted in Catholic Social Teachings Broad and balanced curriculum across five years (Year 7–11) with KS3 aligned to the national curriculum Core subjects including RE, English, Mathematics, Science, Language, I AM and Physical Education; one language for all five years with an additional language for more able linguists at KS3 and KS4, plus EAL opportunities Reading is a priority across the curriculum with dedicated reading time and the STM Reading Department 50 periods, one hour each, over a two-week timetable; emphasis on reading, vocabulary and literacy across subjects Pupils study Reading, Languages, RE, I AM, English, Maths, Science and other subjects; progression planned through KS3 to KS4 with option choices in Year 9 and GCSE study from Year 10.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club; Homework Club (after school) until 4:15pm

SEND Provision

SEND provision includes Damascus and Emmaus rooms for learning support; Learning Support Assistants in classrooms; Breakfast Club; Meet and greets; emotional wellbeing and counselling (including CBT and DOVE); social skills groups; handwriting guidance; Homework Club open until 4:15pm; exam revision support; and The Retreat for calming and pastoral support.

Admissions Criteria

To apply for a place, complete the Cheshire East online application and submit the Supplementary Information Form with copies of supporting documents. In-year admissions are online via Cheshire East. For more information see Admissions Policy. Applications can be emailed to [email protected].

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