The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.4
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
5.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.38
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 199 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 108 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,119
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 37.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Rayner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Longton Hall Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 2NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
Primary · 617m away
St Gregory's Catholic Academy
Primary · 704m away
Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff
Primary · 1.0km away
Intuition Holistic Education
Independent · 1.1km away
The Meadows Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Glebedale School
Independent · 1.2km away
Sutherland Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Heron Cross Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Thomas More Catholic Academy a selective school?
No. St Thomas More Catholic Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Thomas More Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas More Catholic Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas More Catholic Academy?
St Thomas More Catholic Academy currently has 1,119 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas More Catholic Academy take?
St Thomas More Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Thomas More Catholic Academy?
St Thomas More Catholic Academy is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 2NJ, in the Stoke-on-Trent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas More Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, St Thomas More Catholic Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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