The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
43.7
0.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
35%
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 152 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 61 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 792
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Head
- Mr Huw Brophy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
October 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Town Lane, Denton, Manchester, M34 6AF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's RC Primary School
Primary · 338m away
Greswell Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 368m away
Corrie Primary School
Primary · 644m away
Linden Road Primary School and Hearing Impaired Resource Base
Primary · 992m away
Linden Road Academy and Hearing Impaired Base
Primary · 992m away
Ashlea House School
Independent · 1.0km away
Denton Community Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Russell Scott Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Thomas More RC College a selective school?
No. St Thomas More RC College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Thomas More RC College's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas More RC College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas More RC College?
St Thomas More RC College currently has 792 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas More RC College take?
St Thomas More RC College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Thomas More RC College?
St Thomas More RC College is in Manchester, M34 6AF, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas More RC College have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas More RC College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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