The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.0 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
47.0
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
3.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.29
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 145 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 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
- 929
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 20.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bedford
- Trust
- OUR LADY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mr Martin Bonner (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
Tyne Crescent, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7UL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmScott Primary School
Primary · 549m away
Brickhill Primary School
Primary · 798m away
Bedford Greenacre Independent School
Independent · 1.3km away
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
Independent · 1.3km away
Hazeldene School
Primary · 1.8km away
The Hills Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Edith Cavell Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Ursula Taylor Church of England School
Primary · 1.9km away
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 Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas More Catholic School?
St Thomas More Catholic School currently has 929 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 Bedford, MK41 7UL, in the Bedford 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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