St Thomas More Catholic School
London, N22 5HN · Haringey · secondary school
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2nd of 12 secondary schools in Haringey we can score. 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 — 8.8/10 against 760 of them, against 7.5/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 52.2 · 67 | 30% | 2.02 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.46 · 82 | 25% | 2.05 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.9 · 80 | 10% | 0.80 |
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 School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 54.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.46 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Young Catholic Leaders club and participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,296 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,260. 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 support is available for pupils aiming for the Duke of Edinburgh Award? How does the Young Catholic Leaders club fit into the wider pastoral care?
What Ofsted said about St Thomas More Catholic School
Overview
The report describes a school where staff and pupils are "very proud" and where a "strong community" provides a "nurturing space for pupils to flourish." Leaders maintain "high expectations" for behaviour, resulting in pupils who are "confident, courteous and curious learners" and who are "safe and happy."
Strengths
- Pupils follow a "rich and ambitious curriculum" with knowledge that is "logically sequenced," enabling them to "embed key concepts" and make "excellent progress."
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and "think carefully" about content, making links to current affairs to encourage pupils to "think critically."
- Reading is "put at the centre of the curriculum," with "high-quality texts" chosen to ensure pupils understand and apply "technical and complex vocabulary."
- The school identifies needs with "precision," ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "achieve very well" through appropriate strategies.
- Behaviour is described as "exemplary," with older students acting as "role models" who are "highly respectful, responsible and compassionate."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.0 |
| 2024/25 | 54.1 |
| 2025/26 | 52.9 |
| 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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