The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.9 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
51.9
8.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
18.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
64%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.18
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 246 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 109 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
- 1,400
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 17.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jillian Turner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Croftdale Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4BQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Primary · Very close
Blaydon West Primary School
Primary · 532m away
St Mary & St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Blaydon
Primary · 1.2km away
Parkhead Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
West Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Crookhill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Lemington Riverside Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Waverley Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon a selective school?
No. St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon?
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon currently has 1,400 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon take?
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon?
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon is in Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 4BQ, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon have a sixth form?
Yes, St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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