St Thomas More Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 2NJ · Stoke-on-Trent · secondary school
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4th of 14 secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent we can score, 15 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.9/10 against 578 of them, against 3.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 37.4 · 31 | 30% | 0.92 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.21 · 34 | 25% | 0.85 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.6 · 37 | 10% | 0.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Thomas More Catholic Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.21 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Dance club, Performing arts club, National Enterprise Challenge, SASCAL, and First Give. Sports include Outward Bound, while arts and music offer instrument lessons and participation in the Stoke Dance Festival. Trips range from West End and Wales to skiing in Italy, Disneyland Paris, and Alton Castle Retreat.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,085 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,135. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their Progress 8 score and the national benchmark? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher attainment in English and maths? How does the school manage
What Ofsted said about St Thomas More Catholic Academy
Overview
St Thomas More Catholic Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "happy and safe" due to the "excellent care" provided by staff. The report highlights an "ambitious and well-planned curriculum" that supports inclusive learning, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), while noting specific areas for improvement in mathematics and language uptake.
Strengths
- Staff provide "excellent care," ensuring pupils "trust their teachers and talk openly with them."
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well-planned," helping pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, to "learn key knowledge."
- Pupils with SEND "thrive in the school’s inclusive provision," receiving effective support and adaptations to access the full curriculum.
- Sixth-form students "achieve well," benefiting from "impartial and well-crafted careers advice" and opportunities such as experiencing university life.
- Staff report a "supportive workplace culture" where leaders "listen to, and act upon, staff feedback," reducing stress.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must check the impact of the key stage 3 mathematics curriculum more carefully to ensure pupils have "sufficient practice so that they remember what they need to know."
- Leaders should continue to encourage more pupils to study a language through key stage 4 to increase the proportion completing the English Baccalaureate (EBacc).
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong safeguarding culture" where staff receive regular training and act promptly to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.1 |
| 2024/25 | 43.4 |
| 2025/26 | 43.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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