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The St Thomas the Apostle College
Hollydale Road, Nunhead, London, SE15 2EB, Southwark
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.1 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,111
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
111%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school excels in academic achievement, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 61.7 and 86% of pupils achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The strong parent satisfaction rate of 99% indicates a supportive community, while the school's LocaleIQ score places it in the top 3% of schools nationally. Overall, it presents a compelling option for families seeking a high-quality education in Southwark.
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Last inspected: 20 November 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 61.7 | Top 7% 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%. | 86% | Top 9% 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%. | 72% | Top 8% 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%. | 70% | Top 6% 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%. | 61% | Top 6% UK |
Parent View (93 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of subjects
99%
I'd recommend this school
99%
My child is happy
98%
School has high expectations
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
Behaviour is good
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child feels safe
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
School supports development
94%
School keeps me informed
91%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African59.7%
Black Caribbean8.9%
Other7.2%
Mixed Other6.9%
White British5.0%
Black Other4.0%
White Other3.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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51.47074, -0.05634 · SE15 2EB
School details
Local authoritySouthwark
RegionLondon
URN100857
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stac.uk.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is The St Thomas the Apostle College rated by Ofsted?
The St Thomas the Apostle College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 November 2018.
Is The St Thomas the Apostle College a good school?
The St Thomas the Apostle College scores 97.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The St Thomas the Apostle College?
Based on 93 Ofsted Parent View responses, The St Thomas the Apostle College receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The St Thomas the Apostle College in GCSEs?
The St Thomas the Apostle College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 61.7. 86% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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