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St Thomas More High School
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BW, Southend-on-Sea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.6 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,206
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
115%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this school demonstrates commendable academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 22% across the UK. A notable 75% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 64% reach grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. However, the low entry rate for the English Baccalaureate (13%) may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broader academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2015Older 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. | 52.3 | Top 22% 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%. | 75% | Top 26% 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%. | 64% | Top 14% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British44.2%
Black African23.4%
White Other6.6%
Asian Indian6.2%
Asian Other4.3%
Mixed Other3.2%
Black Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
White Irish0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.55452, 0.67052 · SS0 0BW
School details
Local authoritySouthend-on-Sea
RegionEast of England
URN137310
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas More High School rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas More High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2015.
Is St Thomas More High School a good school?
St Thomas More High School scores 67.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% 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 High School in GCSEs?
St Thomas More High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.3. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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