The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 61.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
61.7
17.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
72%
30.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
70%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.08
Band 3Source: 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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 155 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher.
Staff breakdown
Plus 83 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,111
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 46.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Head
- Mr Eamon Connolly (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Hollydale Road, Nunhead, London, SE15 2EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHollydale Primary School
Primary · 430m away
Rye Oak Primary School
Primary · 837m away
Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School
Primary · 982m away
The Belham Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St John's and St Clement's Primary School Co Hearing Impaired Unit
Miscellaneous · 1.4km away
St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
John Stainer Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Lift Newlands
Academy · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is The St Thomas the Apostle College a selective school?
No. The St Thomas the Apostle College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The St Thomas the Apostle College's Ofsted rating?
The St Thomas the Apostle College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The St Thomas the Apostle College?
The St Thomas the Apostle College currently has 1,111 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The St Thomas the Apostle College take?
The St Thomas the Apostle College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The St Thomas the Apostle College?
The St Thomas the Apostle College is in London, SE15 2EB, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The St Thomas the Apostle College have a sixth form?
Yes, The St Thomas the Apostle College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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