The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
49.6
5.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.04
Band 3Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 258 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 138 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
- 1,622
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 24.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Watson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lynn Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 8LF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhitehouse Primary School
Primary · 606m away
Collingwood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Preston Grange Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Norham High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Primary · 1.5km away
Spring Gardens Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
John Spence Community High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Silverdale School
Special school · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Thomas More Catholic High School a selective school?
No. St Thomas More Catholic High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Thomas More Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas More Catholic High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas More Catholic High School?
St Thomas More Catholic High School currently has 1,622 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas More Catholic High School take?
St Thomas More Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Thomas More Catholic High School?
St Thomas More Catholic High School is in North Shields, NE29 8LF, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas More Catholic High School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Thomas More Catholic High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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