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St Thomas More RC College
Town Lane, Denton, Manchester, M34 6AF, Tameside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.7 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
792
Capacity
780
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 69% of students achieve grade 4 or above. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.7 places it in the top 62% of schools in the UK, although the EBacc entry rate of 35% suggests there may be room for improvement in broader subject engagement. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16 within the Tameside area.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2012Older 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. | 43.7 | Bottom 38% 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%. | 69% | Top 43% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 35% | Top 47% 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%. | 23% | Top 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.0%
Black African6.3%
White Other4.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.45016, -2.11462 · M34 6AF
School details
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
URN106271
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stmcollege.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas More RC College rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas More RC College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2012.
Is St Thomas More RC College a good school?
St Thomas More RC College scores 43.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% 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 St Thomas More RC College in GCSEs?
St Thomas More RC College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.7. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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