# St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy — Buxton, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** David Redfern

## Contact

- **Address:** Palace Fields, Buxton, Derbyshire
- **Phone:** 01298 23167
- **Website:** https://www.stthomasmorebuxton.srscmat.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/buxton/st-thomas-more-catholic-voluntary-academy-20046

## About

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.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Requires Improvement — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Requires Improvement — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Jan 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — 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! *(Feb 2023)*
- **4/5** — 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! *(Jan 2023)*
- **4/5** — 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. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Jun 2022)*

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