St. Thomas More Language College

A good academy converter school in Kensington and Chelsea. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St. Thomas More Language College.

London, SW32QS Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

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Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Progress 8 score, English & Maths grade 4+ %

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
Not published
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English & Maths grade 4+ %
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Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
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
24 May 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
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
Cadogan Street
London, SW32QS

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
151008
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Cadogan Street, London, SW3 2QS
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Opened
01-09-2024
Trust/MAT
SAINT JOHN SOUTHWORTH CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
597 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Westminster
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

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Calculated Fields

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Serving God, Striving for Excellence."

Be responsible citizens upholding Gospel values in our society Contribute to providing the best possible education for all Work together, valuing and nurturing all relationships Maintain an environment that allows all individuals to flourish and enjoy their education Honour the aims and purposes of the College Seek to serve God and strive for excellence

We are a community living and growing in our Catholic faith. The life and teachings of Jesus Christ are the foundation of all that we undertake.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Dr T Papworth welcomes applicants and emphasises the importance of partnership between Governors, staff, parents and students, high academic standards, pastoral provision and preparation for adult life.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Utopia College choir Jazz band Orchestra Samba groups Dance club Jaguar Cars Maths in Motion Club Robotics Club Science Club

Sports

netball basketball girls' football boys' football table tennis volleyball rock climbing trampolining running club fitness club dance

Facilities

Facilities for sports Facilities for performing arts Specialist teaching spaces Whole site can be hired for community use

Curriculum Highlights

L2LTR (Learning to Learn) Programme GCSE courses beginning in September 2025 Broad KS3 and KS4 curriculum including core subjects and options Active Learn, Doddle and Kerboodle used for home learning Year 6 transition support and pastoral transition processes

Wraparound Care

School day runs 8:00am–6:00pm; End of day includes sport fixtures, clubs and extracurricular activities; a typical week amounts to 35 hours (8:30am–3:30pm).

SEND Provision

The Learning Support Department provides SEN support; SENCO is Ms S Krol; there are SEN learning support assistants and specialist teachers to meet the requirements of statements; aims include identifying students with SEN and ensuring access to appropriate education, communication with parents, and liaising with outside agencies (school nurse, educational psychologist, speech and language therapists).

Admissions Criteria

Open Evenings for entry in 2026; Year 7 entry for 2026; online application form for Year 7 entry in 2026; Supplementary Information Form 2026-2027; Admissions Policy and Procedure for 2026-2027; appeals process available.

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