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St Thomas More Catholic School
Glendale Avenue, Wood Green, London, N22 5HN, Haringey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.9 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,271
Capacity
1,260
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a strong LocaleIQ score, this secondary school demonstrates excellent academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 17% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 77%, while 54% attain grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. Additionally, 75% of pupils progress to university, with 17% attending top-third institutions, reflecting the school's commitment to higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 54.1 | Top 17% 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%. | 77% | Top 21% 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%. | 54% | Top 28% 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%. | 88% | Top 17% 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%. | 43% | Top 17% 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%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 129 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African33.3%
White Other21.5%
Other9.1%
White British8.2%
Black Caribbean5.8%
Black Other5.4%
Mixed Other5.0%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
White Irish1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.60447, -0.10879 · N22 5HN
School details
Local authorityHaringey
RegionLondon
URN139362
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas More Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas More Catholic School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2024.
Is St Thomas More Catholic School a good school?
St Thomas More Catholic School scores 87.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 in GCSEs?
St Thomas More Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.1. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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