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St Thomas More Catholic High School
Lynn Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 8LF, North Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.3 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,622
Capacity
1,650
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 31% nationally. Approximately 69% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 73% progress to university, with 30% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate of 47% may indicate room for growth in encouraging a broader range of subjects among students.
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Last inspected: 17 May 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 49.6 | Top 31% 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%. | 46% | Top 44% 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%. | 47% | Top 26% 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%. | 35% | Top 26% 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%. | 73% | 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%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 134 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.7%
Asian Other4.1%
White Other3.0%
Black African2.2%
Asian Indian1.6%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed Other0.9%
White Irish0.9%
Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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55.01805, -1.47673 · NE29 8LF
School details
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN137734
School typeAcademy converter
Websitestmacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas More Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas More Catholic High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 May 2023.
Is St Thomas More Catholic High School a good school?
St Thomas More Catholic High School scores 59.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% 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 Catholic High School in GCSEs?
St Thomas More Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.6. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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