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St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Palace Fields, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AF, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.8 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
419
Capacity
450
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 49.5, placing it in the top 32% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 81%, which reflects a strong foundation in core subjects. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 81% recommending the school, although the EBacc entry rate of 24% suggests there may be room for improvement in offering a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2025Quality 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. | 49.5 | Top 32% 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%. | 81% | Top 15% 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%. | 47% | Top 41% 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%. | 24% | 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 |
Parent View (113 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
My child makes good progress
87%
Good range of subjects
83%
School has high expectations
81%
I'd recommend this school
81%
Progress is communicated
80%
Behaviour is good
76%
School supports development
74%
School keeps me informed
66%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.8%
White Other4.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Black African2.9%
Mixed Other0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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53.26251, -1.91371 · SK17 6AF
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN146128
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2025.
Is St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy scores 68.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Based on 113 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy in GCSEs?
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.5. 81% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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