St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School
London, SE9 2SU · Greenwich · secondary school
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4th of 16 secondary schools in Greenwich we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.3/10 against 796 of them, against 9.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 71.7 · 91 | 30% | 2.74 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.74 · 92 | 25% | 2.31 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 59.6 · 92 | 10% | 0.92 |
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 Comprehensive School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 60.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.74 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join set design, upcycling, miniature making, jewellery making, drawing, and mural painting clubs, alongside Duke of Edinburgh and Jack Petchey. Sports include athletics, basketball, benchball, cricket, cross country, dance, football, and netball.
Getting in
The published school roll is 637 pupils against a stated capacity of 624. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Progress 8 scores? How are the arts and sports clubs scheduled to fit around core lessons?
What Ofsted said about St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School
Overview
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School is described as a “loving community” where pupils are “happy and safe” and “relish learning.” The inspection found that leaders are “ambitious” and maintain high expectations, resulting in “exemplary” behaviour and strong personal development. While the overall effectiveness is rated as Good, the report highlights specific inconsistencies in curriculum depth and assessment practices that require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour, with bullying being “extremely rare” and attendance remaining high.
- The school fosters a “welcoming, safe, forgiving and positive” environment where pupils feel valued and have a “real voice” through leadership committees.
- Teachers use “strong subject knowledge” to present information clearly, and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported” and achieve highly.
- Leaders promote a comprehensive range of extra-curricular activities, ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND always benefit.
- Staff feel “well supported” by leaders who are “sensitive to their workload and well-being.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils study all subjects in depth across key stage 3, as some subjects currently lack sufficient detail, affecting knowledge retention.
- Leaders must ensure teachers’ expectations of pupils’ learning are “consistently high” and that assessment is used effectively to identify and close gaps in learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, underpinned by a strong culture of “professional curiosity” and vigilance regarding pupil safety.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 62.5 |
| 2024/25 | 60.6 |
| 2025/26 | 59.6 |
| 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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