Explore other schools in this area
See every school around SE3 9PX on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolSecondary
Thomas Tallis School
134 Kidbrooke Park Road, London, SE3 9PX, Greenwich
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.8 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
2,066
Capacity
1,950
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.6, placing it in the top 51% of schools nationally. A commendable 76% of students progress to university, with 32% gaining entry to top-third institutions. However, the percentage of students achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths is 43%, which may be a consideration for parents seeking strong foundational skills.
Explore this location
Start from postcode SE3 9PX — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Thomas Tallis School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 11 December 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.6 | Bottom 49% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 64% | Bottom 45% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 43% | Bottom 49% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 46% | Top 30% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 32% | Top 30% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 76% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 32% | Top 20% |
Based on 329 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.2%
White Other10.6%
Black African9.1%
Mixed Other7.6%
Other3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Black Other2.8%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Asian Other2.5%
Black Caribbean2.3%
Asian Indian1.4%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
White Irish0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
Loading map…
51.46472, 0.02633 · SE3 9PX
School details
Local authorityGreenwich
RegionLondon
URN100190
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.thomastallisschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Thomas Tallis School rated by Ofsted?
Thomas Tallis School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 December 2018.
Is Thomas Tallis School a good school?
Thomas Tallis School scores 45.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Thomas Tallis School in GCSEs?
Thomas Tallis School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.6. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near SE3 9PX?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near SE3 9PX with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.