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St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
Croftdale Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4BQ, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.4 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,400
Capacity
1,509
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.9, which places it in the top 23% nationally. A commendable 78% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 66% progress to university, including 39% to top-third institutions. However, parents may want to consider the school's EBacc entry rate of 64% as a point for further inquiry regarding curriculum breadth.
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Last inspected: 1 March 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. | 51.9 | Top 23% 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%. | 78% | Top 19% 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%. | 60% | Top 17% 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%. | 64% | Top 18% 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%. | 42% | Top 18% 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%. | 66% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 39% | Top 20% |
Based on 128 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.1%
White Other3.3%
Black African2.3%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Indian1.2%
Asian Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
White Irish0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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54.96121, -1.72222 · NE21 4BQ
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN137851
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stthomasmore.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 March 2023.
Is St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon a good school?
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon scores 68.4/100 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 Catholic School, Blaydon in GCSEs?
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.9. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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