The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 60.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
60.6
16.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
73%
31.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
80%
Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 127 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 61 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 641
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- Trust
- ST OSCAR ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Stuart Sharp (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Footscray Road, Eltham, London, SE9 2SU
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Eltham Church of England Primary School
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 606m away
Serenity School Eltham
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StreetVibes Media Academy
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Wyborne Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Leigh Stationers' Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Eltham Hill School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School a selective school?
No. St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School?
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School currently has 641 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School take?
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School?
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School is in London, SE9 2SU, in the Greenwich local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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