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St Thomas More Catholic High School

State school · North Shields, NE29 8LF
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,622 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,622 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
North Tyneside Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr David Watson

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay 20 %
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend 13 %
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend 11 %
OtherUnkn 11 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields 11 %
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields 11 %
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, North Shields 10 %
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend 7 %
New York Primary School 5 %
Whitehouse Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
78%
LA avg.
71%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
43.6%
LA avg.
42.5%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
33.43
LA avg.
34.17
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
106
Number of teachers
15:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
8.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,622
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Lynn Road
North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE29 8LF
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Telephone: 0191 258 8340

Email: admin@stmschool.org.uk

Website: https://stmacademy.org.uk

Local authority: North Tyneside Council

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School data & information St Thomas More Catholic High School Lynn Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 8LF
1,622 Pupil numbers
24.6 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
8 % Pupils whose first language is not English
15:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
106 Number of teachers
23 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
43.6%
LA avg.
42.5%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
49.20
LA avg.
45.10
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.21 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 256 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 73 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 258 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 146 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 99 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 146 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 254 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 256 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 73 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 73 7
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 6
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 4

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
15.9%
LA avg.
16.7%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
33.43
LA avg.
34.17
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCE A level 28 B
Psychology GCE A level 39 B
Physics GCE A level 8 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 11 C
Mathematics GCE A level 31 B
History GCE A level 28 B
German GCE A level 6 B
Geography GCE A level 19 B
English Literature GCE A level 27 B
English Language GCE A level 19 B
Chemistry GCE A level 19 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 9 B
Biology GCE A level 36 B
Art and Design (Graphics) GCE A level 6 A
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 13 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

St Thomas More Catholic High School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

SEN provision supports the aim of the school to give each individual the opportunity to develop their full potential which entails ensuring that pupils who exhibit special needs on entry, or during their time at school, recieve appropriate support and assistance. the school strives to be inclusive in its policies and practices. Pupil progress is monitored carefully and there is a strong emphasis on developing Literacy skills. Most support takes place in the mainstream classroom setting. with some withdrawal teaching for individual pupils where needed.

1.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
8.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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