The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.9 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.9
2.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
4.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
Source: 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 122 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 541
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 41.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Trust
- SAINT JOHN SOUTHWORTH CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Dr T Papworth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Cadogan Street, London, SW3 2QS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChrist Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 845m away
Francis Holland Preparatory School
Independent · 968m away
Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
Nursery · 995m away
Frederick Hugh House
Independent · 1.2km away
Cameron Vale School
Independent · 1.2km away
Park Walk Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Churchill Gardens Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is St. Thomas More Language College a selective school?
No. St. Thomas More Language College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend St. Thomas More Language College?
St. Thomas More Language College currently has 541 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St. Thomas More Language College take?
St. Thomas More Language College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St. Thomas More Language College?
St. Thomas More Language College is in London, SW3 2QS, in the Kensington and Chelsea local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St. Thomas More Language College have a sixth form?
No, St. Thomas More Language College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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