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St. Thomas More Language College
Cadogan Street, London, SW3 2QS, Kensington and Chelsea
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.3 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
541
Capacity
597
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 50% nationally. Approximately 65% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 47% secure a grade 5 or above. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 17%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 24 May 2022Quality 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. | 45.9 | Top 50% 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%. | 65% | Bottom 48% 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 43% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other18.7%
Other18.3%
Black African17.7%
White British16.3%
Mixed Other8.7%
Black Caribbean3.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Black Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.49290, -0.16216 · SW3 2QS
School details
Local authorityKensington and Chelsea
RegionLondon
URN151008
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmlc.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St. Thomas More Language College rated by Ofsted?
St. Thomas More Language College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2022.
Is St. Thomas More Language College a good school?
St. Thomas More Language College scores 47.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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 Language College in GCSEs?
St. Thomas More Language College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.9. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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