The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.6
1.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.18
Band 2Source: 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
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 262 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 207 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,066
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- Head
- Mr Steve Parsons (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
134 Kidbrooke Park Road, London, SE3 9PX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWingfield Primary School
Primary · 476m away
Brooklands Primary School
Primary · 550m away
Newhaven Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · 980m away
Ealdham Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Riverston School
Independent · 1.2km away
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Wize Up
Independent · 1.4km away
Haimo Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Thomas Tallis School a selective school?
No. Thomas Tallis School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Thomas Tallis School's Ofsted rating?
Thomas Tallis School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thomas Tallis School?
Thomas Tallis School currently has 2,066 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thomas Tallis School take?
Thomas Tallis School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Thomas Tallis School?
Thomas Tallis School is in London, SE3 9PX, in the Greenwich local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thomas Tallis School have a sixth form?
Yes, Thomas Tallis School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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