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The St Thomas the Apostle College
The St Thomas the Apostle College
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Ofsted Report
Outstanding in both last and latest inspection
Snobe Grade
A+

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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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Southwark SE15 2EB
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Southwark SE1 4AN
Phase of Education
Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type
Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
Snobe grade
A+
B+
B+
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
- - -
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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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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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