St Thomas More RC College
Manchester, M34 6AF · Tameside · secondary school
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4th of 16 secondary schools in Tameside 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 — 8.2/10 against 879 of them, against 7.0/10 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% | 1.83 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 51.0 · 65 | 30% | 1.95 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.43 · 81 | 25% | 2.02 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.1 · 61 | 10% | 0.61 |
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 RC College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.43 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 797 pupils against a stated capacity of 780. 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 who are behind in English and maths? How has the Good Ofsted rating from 2022 been maintained or improved since then?
What Ofsted said about St Thomas More RC College
Overview
St Thomas More RC College is described as a "calm, welcoming community founded on mutual respect for all." The inspection confirms that the school continues to be a good school, with pupils who "feel happy and safe" and achieve well across a range of subjects.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and suitably ambitious," with subject leaders having "thought carefully about the knowledge that pupils should learn."
- Teachers "check carefully for any gaps in pupils’ knowledge" and adapt teaching to help pupils recover missed learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified quickly and "are fully included in the life of the school."
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils who "self-regulate their behaviour and conduct well" during lessons and breaks.
- The personal development programme prepares pupils well for the future, including learning about "healthy relationships, including consent."
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not help pupils well enough to "make connections between their learning," which hinders progress. Leaders should ensure teachers enable pupils to "deepen their understanding by making links between what they know."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders having created a "strong safeguarding culture" where staff are vigilant and report concerns in a timely manner.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.7 |
| 2024/25 | 44.0 |
| 2025/26 | 48.1 |
| 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
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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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