The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
54.1
10.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
12.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
88%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.26
Band 2Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 209 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 128 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
- 1,271
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Haringey
- Trust
- THE CARDINAL HUME ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Alex Rosen (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Glendale Avenue, Wood Green, London, N22 5HN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is St Thomas More Catholic School a selective school?
No. St Thomas More Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Thomas More Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas More Catholic School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas More Catholic School?
St Thomas More Catholic School currently has 1,271 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas More Catholic School take?
St Thomas More Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Thomas More Catholic School?
St Thomas More Catholic School is in London, N22 5HN, in the Haringey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas More Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Thomas More Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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