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St Thomas More Catholic Academy
Longton Hall Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 2NJ, Stoke-on-Trent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.5 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,119
Capacity
1,135
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school’s GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.4 is above the national average, and 81% of pupils progress to university, although only 10% gain entry to top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate of 29% suggests room for improvement in academic breadth.
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Last inspected: 9 May 2017Older 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. | 43.4 | Bottom 37% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 81% | 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%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 62 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British38.5%
Asian Pakistani21.1%
Black African9.4%
Mixed Other8.0%
White Other7.4%
Asian Indian3.8%
Other2.4%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Black Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.98787, -2.14721 · ST3 2NJ
School details
Local authorityStoke-on-Trent
RegionWest Midlands
URN140304
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmca.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas More Catholic Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas More Catholic Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 May 2017.
Is St Thomas More Catholic Academy a good school?
St Thomas More Catholic Academy scores 39.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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 Academy in GCSEs?
St Thomas More Catholic Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.4. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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