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- Southwark SE15 2EB
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The St Thomas the Apostle College
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- Southwark SE15 2EB
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The St Thomas the Apostle College is a Secondary, Boys, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1083 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 56% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
From the School
In September 2014, St. Thomas the Apostle College's 6th Form began operations. The college combines high expectations of academic performance, a commitment to personal development and increased independence and responsibility for our students as they prepare for Higher Education and successful careers. The academic curriculum is supplemented by an extensive enrichment programme on Wednesday afternoons, work experience placements in the summer term and a comprehensive programme of events to prepare students for Higher Education, prestigious apprenticeships and future careers. The 6th Form Center provides a variety of A Level courses in addition to a number of BTEC vocational programmes. Boys and girls in Year 11 are welcome to express interest, and we look forward to working with ambitious students as we develop an outstanding 6th form programme for our outstanding school. Prospective students will find our 6th Form to be professional, stimulating, challenging, and rigorous in equal measure. We give kids fantastic chances both inside and outside of the classroom. Increase the variety of learning possibilities available in terms of professional development, university visits, and individual coaching as an example of commitment to their future. a broader understanding of the world, for instance through our enrichment programme and educational tours. Excellent instruction is provided in excellent facilities in collaboration with other experts. Please do not hesitate to contact our 6th Form Administration staff if you have any questions or concerns.
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| Phase of Education | ||
|---|---|---|
| Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
| Type | ||
| Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade | ||
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A+
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B+
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B+
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| Ofset report | ||
| Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | ||
| 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | ||
|---|---|---|
| Boys | Co-Ed | Girls |
| Student teacher ratio | ||
| 14.8 | 8.3 | 13.2 |
| Proficient Math | ||
| - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | ||
| - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | ||
| 56% | - | 66% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | ||
| 22.40% | - | 7.70% |
| Day Fees | ||
| - | - | - |
| View more | ||
|---|---|---|
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 60.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 35.57% | 32.61% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% | 45.9% | 45.12% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 68% | 38.8% | 24.74% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 54% | 20.2% | 12.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 67% | 26.9% | 17.02% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.67 | 3.44 | 2.95 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 89.33% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 120 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 88.52% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 23.29% | 34.07% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 45.62% | 30.61% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 9.67% | 10.46% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.05% | 11.15% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.52% | 2.17% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 4 | 26.79% | 29.11% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 2 | 39.48% | 43.24% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 37.14% | 25.67% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% 1 | 14.14% | 11.35% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% 4 | 21.9% | 16.36% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.79 | 3.07 | 2.87 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 89.47% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 129 | 121 | 134 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 87.18% | 84.04% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 17% | 33.41% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 42.29% | 30.99% |
| Sixth form colleges | 26% | 10.12% | 8.53% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 17.94% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.18% | 3.41% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.29% | 2.78% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.9 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 6 | 27.41% | 29.04% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 2 | 39.15% | 42.49% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 73% | 35.63% | 24.64% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 37% 4 | 13.59% | 11.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 52% 3 | 21% | 15.89% |
| EBacc average points score | 5 | 2.96 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 85.81% | 84.92% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 138 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 70.06% | 73.97% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 17.94% | 28.45% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 43% | 31.33% |
| Sixth form colleges | 38% | 5.75% | 9.15% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.63% | 5.93% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.25% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.13% | 2.07% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.91 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 25.6% | 29.4% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 36.4% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 66% | 33.52% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% | 17.88% | 14.6% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 49% | 20.28% | 16.15% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 89.63% | 85.25% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 136 | 127 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 34% | 58.21% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 13.38% | 30.7% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 44.44% | 31.92% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 9.31% | 9.03% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.5% | 5.73% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.94% | 4.79% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.81% | 2.48% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 43.97 | 40.69 | 33.31 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 44.48 | 39.25 | 32.37 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 29.6% | 27.51% | 17.59% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 105 | 82 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 84% | 74.29% | 60.54% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 2.14% | 4.99% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 8.43% | 17.79% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 9.86% | 10.72% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.58 6 | 34.21 | 29.3 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.31 5 | 34.82 | 28.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.4% | 19.58% | 12.93% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 43 | 76 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 77% | 73.8% | 57.2% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 3.5% | 7.8% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 10.8% | 21.05% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 7.9% | 8.81% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.22 3 | 34.17 | 28.94 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.09 2 | 34.93 | 28.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.1% | 21.31% | 13.22% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 4.7% | 31.62% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.3% | 5.56% |
| Students entering employment | - | 3.7% | 15.83% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.7% | 4.23% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.44 | 27.64 | 26.65 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.55 | 29.58 | 27.68 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.6% | 18.81% | 12.54% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 8% | 36.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.5% | 6.39% |
| Students entering employment | - | 10% | 20.1% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.5% | 4.23% |
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Nov 02, 2022Start of application process
Southwark start accepting application for admissions. Parents can start applying for a school online at https://ems.shropshire.gov.uk/SynergyWeb/
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Jan 15, 2023End of application process
The closing date for applications. Southwark will class any application or change you make after this date as late.
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Apr 17, 2023Result day
Emails to Southwark residents who applied online will be sent.
Letters to Southwark residents who applied using a paper application form will be sent.
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Holidays & terms
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 29th May 2023 To 2nd Jun 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 24th Oct 2022 To 28th Oct 2022 |
| Winter Holidays | 24th Jul 2023 To 1st Sep 2023 |
| Spring Holidays | 19th Dec 2022 To 2nd Jan 2023 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 13th Feb 2023 To 17th Feb 2023 |
| Summer Holidays | 3rd Apr 2023 To 14th Apr 2023 |
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 1st Sep 2022 To 23rd Oct 2022 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2022 To 18th Dec 2022 |
| Spring Term | 3rd Jan 2023 To 12th Feb 2023 |
| Spring Term-2 | 18th Feb 2023 To 2nd Apr 2023 |
| Summer Term | 15th Apr 2023 To 28th May 2023 |
| Summer Term-2 | 3rd Jun 2023 To 23rd Jul 2023 |
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Leaders have ensured a track record of success since the previous inspection in 2014.
Teachers' high expectations are at the heart of teaching in the school.
Pupils engage with work set in class diligently and participate in the wide range of extracurricular opportunities.
There are excellent arrangements in place to support pupils' personal development.
The school promotes pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding extremely well.
Sixth-form students make above average progress in academic and vocational subjects.
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