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Thomas More Catholic School
Russell Hill Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2XP, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.9 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
631
Capacity
850
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 70% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a 66% EBacc entry rate. However, only 55% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 67% recommending the school, and 75% of students progress to university, though only 6% reach top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2019Older 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. | 42.1 | Bottom 30% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 66% | 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%. | 75% | 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%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 32 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (18 responses)
★★★★3.1
Behaviour is good
89%
My child feels safe
83%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
My child is happy
78%
My child makes good progress
72%
Good range of subjects
67%
I'd recommend this school
67%
School supports development
67%
School has high expectations
67%
Progress is communicated
56%
School keeps me informed
39%
School responds to concerns
28%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African23.9%
White British13.3%
White Other11.7%
Asian Other11.6%
Black Caribbean8.4%
Mixed Other5.7%
Asian Indian4.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.6%
Black Other3.2%
Other3.2%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.34406, -0.12017 · CR8 2XP
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN101821
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.tmore.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Thomas More Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
Thomas More Catholic School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2019.
Is Thomas More Catholic School a good school?
Thomas More Catholic School scores 20.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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 Thomas More Catholic School?
Based on 18 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thomas More Catholic School receives a satisfaction score of 62% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Thomas More Catholic School in GCSEs?
Thomas More Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.1. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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