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St Thomas More High School

State school · Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0BW
  • Secondary
  • Boys
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,206 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,206 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

G Ackred

Entrance

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

Other 34 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School 10 %
St Helen's Catholic Primary School 8 %
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 8 %
Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School 6 %
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 5 %
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School 5 %
St George's Catholic Primary School 3 %
Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery 3 %
Earls Hall Primary School 3 %
Chalkwell Hall Junior School 3 %
St Anne Line Catholic Junior School 3 %
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 2 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 2 %
Barons Court Primary School and Nursery 2 %
West Leigh Junior School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

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

School
71%
LA avg.
55%
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
57.3%
LA avg.
56.1%
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 level - Average points score (2024)

School
30.34
LA avg.
37.30
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
64
Number of teachers
20:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
6.5 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,206
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Kenilworth Gardens
Westcliff-on-Sea
Essex
SS0 0BW
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Telephone: 01702 344933

Email: office@st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk

Website: http://www.st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk

Local authority: Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

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School data & information St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BW
1,206 Pupil numbers
14.1 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
16 % Pupils whose first language is not English
20:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
64 Number of teachers
13 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
57.3%
LA avg.
56.1%
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
49.80
LA avg.
51.30
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)

0.32 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
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 177 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 177 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 85 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 5
Film Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 175 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 177 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 3
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6

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

School
1.4%
LA avg.
20.7%
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
30.34
LA avg.
37.30
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
Spanish GCE A level 7 C
Sociology GCE A level 45 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 7 A
Psychology GCE A level 67 B
Physics GCE A level 8 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 8 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 31 B
Mathematics GCE A level 29 B
History GCE A level 38 C
Government and Politics GCE A level 21 C
Geography GCE A level 13 C
Film Studies GCE A level 10 B
English Literature GCE A level 22 C
English Language GCE A level 11 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 18 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 19 B
Chemistry GCE A level 11 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 65 B
Biology GCE A level 24 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 6 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE AS level 2 D
Mathematics GCE AS level 32 B
Biology GCE AS level 26 C

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 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.

3.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
6.5 %
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.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Good
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