St Thomas More Catholic High School

About St Thomas More Catholic High School

Our school community believes in every person, encouraging their love of learning, their love of each other and their love of Christ.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs K Packham

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 64 responses • 9.9% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

87.5% positive 11% negative

My child feels safe at this school

92.2% positive 7.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

89.1% positive 10.9% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

90.6% positive 7.9% negative

My child does well at this school

85.9% positive 11% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 64 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

38.1

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

47.9

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.26

Progress 8

Above average

42.0%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

65.9%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

63.0% entered EBacc

29.0% achieved EBacc

138 pupils in cohort

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

Reviews 3

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Emily D

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful School Community"

My child has thrived at St Thomas More, the teachers are dedicated and the Catholic values are evident throughout the school. The facilities are excellent and the extra-curricular activities on offer are fantastic. I feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful school community.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sarah K

Parent Feb 20, 2021

4.0

"Some Good, Some Room for Improvement"

We have been generally happy with St Thomas More, but there have been some issues with communication and organisation. The teachers are enthusiastic and dedicated, and the school's focus on Catholic values is great. However, we have experienced some difficulties with the school's administration, which has been frustrating at times.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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James O

Parent Jun 15, 2020

5.0

"Excellent Education"

My child graduated from St Thomas More a few years ago and has gone on to do well in their chosen career. I attribute this to the excellent education they received at the school. The teachers were knowledgeable and supportive, and the school's focus on Catholic values has had a lasting impact on my child's life.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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