Thomas Clarkson Academy

About Thomas Clarkson Academy

Thomas Clarkson Academy is a successful, vibrant, and welcoming school at the heart of our community. Guided by our motto — Transform, Challenge, Aspire — we are committed to providing an education that inspires and empowers every student.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Thomas Clarkson

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 73 responses • 5.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

69.9% positive 30.2% negative

My child feels safe at this school

64.4% positive 32.9% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

61.6% positive 32.9% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

75.3% positive 17.8% negative

My child does well at this school

71.3% positive 24.6% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 73 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

79.4

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

36.9

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.23

Progress 8

Below average

24.2%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

50.6%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

14.3% entered EBacc

10.0% achieved EBacc

231 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 C

Parent Feb 20, 2023

5.0

"Fantastic School Community!"

We've been at TCA for a few years now and it's been an amazing journey. The free breakfast initiative has been a game changer for my child - they're more focused and energized for lessons. We love the values they instill and the opportunities they provide.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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James B

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent Start!"

Our child has settled in so well at TCA and we're really impressed with the support they receive. The 'Transform, Challenge, Aspire' motto is genuinely lived out in the school's daily activities, from the Sixth Form Open Evening to the student-led clubs.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rebecca D

Parent Jun 10, 2022

4.0

"Some Mixed Feelings"

We left TCA after two years, partly due to changes in our circumstances. While we appreciated the staff's efforts and the school's commitment to safeguarding, we felt that some aspects of the curriculum could have been better suited to our child's needs.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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