The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
52.3
8.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
64%
21.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
13%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.20
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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 176 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,206
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- Trust
- ASSISI CATHOLIC TRUST
- Head
- G Ackred (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Location
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestcliff High School for Boys Academy
Secondary · Very close
Westcliff High School for Girls
Secondary · 305m away
Darlinghurst Academy
Primary · 619m away
Darlinghurst Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 619m away
Blenheim Primary School
Primary · 672m away
The St Christopher School
Special school · 744m away
Chalkwell Hall Infant School
Primary · 949m away
Chalkwell Hall Junior School
Primary · 949m away
Questions parents ask
Is St Thomas More High School a selective school?
No. St Thomas More High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Thomas More High School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas More High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas More High School?
St Thomas More High School currently has 1,206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas More High School take?
St Thomas More High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Thomas More High School?
St Thomas More High School is in Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0BW, in the Southend-on-Sea local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas More High School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Thomas More High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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