St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy

About St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy

St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy is a special place where every child is seen as an individual, and where nurturing the gifts and talents of our children is central to our mission.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal David Redfern

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 113 responses • 27% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

92.1% positive 7.9% negative

My child feels safe at this school

93.8% positive 4.5% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

76.1% positive 16.8% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

81.4% positive 13.3% negative

My child does well at this school

86.7% positive 9.7% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 113 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

24.7

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

39.2

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.51

Progress 8

Well below average

28.9%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

51.1%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

10.0% entered EBacc

6.7% achieved EBacc

90 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 15, 2023

5.0

"A wonderful school community!"

I've been blown away by the warmth and inclusivity of the St Thomas More community. My child has flourished in their first year at the school, and I'm so grateful for the values-based education they're receiving. The facilities are also impressive - the playground is a dream for kids!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Katie B Unconfirmed

Parent Jan 25, 2023

4.0

"A mixed experience so far"

We've had a bit of a mixed experience at St Thomas More so far. My child has struggled with some of the homework, but the teachers have been supportive. I love the emphasis on STEM subjects, but I'm not sure about the uniform - it's a bit strict for my taste!

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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David K Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 20, 2022

4.0

"A great start to our STM journey!"

We've only just started our journey at St Thomas More, but we're already feeling at home. The staff are friendly and supportive, and the curriculum looks really interesting. My child is thriving in their Reception class, and I love the emphasis on faith and values.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Hannah R Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 10, 2022

5.0

"A truly special school"

I attended St Thomas More as a child, and now my child is following in my footsteps. The school has changed a lot over the years, but the core values remain the same. My child is loving their time at STM, and I'm so grateful for the education they're receiving.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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