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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy
- Secondary
- North Tyneside NE29 8LF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are well prepared for their future supported by a strong careers programme.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves well and feel bullying is rare.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching staff are enthusiastic and knowledgeable, but need to involve all pupils more in lessons.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders have invested in pastoral support which many parents value.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have invested in curriculum development and provide opportunities for staff improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Most pupils feel safe and believe that bullying is dealt with well by staff.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The high standard of pastoral support means that most pupils feel safe in school.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils can access clubs including music, sports, chess, and overseas trips, but participation is low.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Too few pupils attend extra-curricular provisions.
Career Counselling Services: Students achieve well in a broad range of subjects and are well prepared for their next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND receive good support and staff are trained regularly.
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 1619 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 52% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are a Catholic high school that provides outstanding academics, exceptional spiritual care and direction, and amazing extracurricular possibilities to the young people of North Tyneside. We accept pupils from all parts of the borough, including from many different primary schools as well as from our network of feeder schools. At St. Thomas More, we take great pride in our school, its efforts, and its accomplishments. All members of our community put out a lot of effort to establish and maintain a welcome, friendly, and caring environment that makes all students, employees, and visitors to the school feel important and secure. The good relationships that exist within the school and outside of it are what most clearly define the ethos, which is highly positive and inclusive and is based on our firm Christian principles. Our children flourish and thrive at St. Thomas More, where they learn and advance intellectually, ethically, socially, and spiritually. They have great results and are prepared to move on to the next phase of their lives. Our regular newsletter More Life features our students' outstanding accomplishments and our website provides information about all facets of the school, including recent events. Although I am confident you will find it to be extremely helpful, if you have any additional inquiries regarding St. Thomas More, please get in touch.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.5 | - | 15.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 52% | 98% | 34% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 13.20% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 0.06 | 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 | 50.1 | 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 | 52% | 25.16% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 38.53% | 43.07% |
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 | 62% | 19.84% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 7.53% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% | 11% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.54 | 2.4 | 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 | 97% | 86.69% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 263 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 78.31% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 39.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 26.25% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.06% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12.13% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.56% | 3.59% |
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 | 0.11 | 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 | 54.1 | 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% | 28.05% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 41% | 45.33% |
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% | 18.95% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% | 10.74% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 46% | 14.16% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.84 | 2.5 | 2.97 |
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 | 96% | 91.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 248 | 113 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 87.5% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 39.63% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 26.75% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 21.25% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.19% | 2.13% |
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 | -0.23 | 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 | 47.6 | 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 | 43% 3 | 23.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 3 | 37.83% | 43.41% |
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 | 56% | 22.67% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 8.5% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% 7 | 12.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.3 | 2.41 | 2.88 |
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 | 96% | 80.27% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 259 | 116 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 73.2% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 37.2% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 28% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.07% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 7.73% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.07% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.87% | 2.75% |
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 | -0.05 | 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 | 48 | 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 | 46% 9 | 21.44% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 5 | 35.33% | 42.62% |
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 | 58% | 18.83% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 18 | 8.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% 8 | 12.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.41 | 2.22 | 2.84 |
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% | 81.6% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 236 | 115 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 74.67% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 31.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 27.93% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.07% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.2% | 2.05% |
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 | 0.15 | 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 | 51.4 | 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 | 55% | 27.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 40.5% | 43.07% |
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 | 61% | 21.25% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 43% | 14% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 50% | 15.19% | 16.26% |
| 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 | 98% | 68.8% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 266 | 121 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 35.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 34% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 28.13% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 6% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2% | 2.45% |
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 | 36.43 | 31.98 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.45 | 32.47 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.20% | 12.54% | 13.67% |
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 | 138 | 92 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 61.5% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 10.38% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 19.25% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 6.25% | 9.05% |
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 | 40.44 | 36.92 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.67 | 37.4 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 31.3% | 17.89% | 17.7% |
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 | 130 | 92 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 66.63% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 7.38% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 13.63% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 8.88% | 10.69% |
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 | 33.27 3 | 29.28 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.33 1 | 29.66 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.1% | 10.87% | 13.07% |
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 | 155 | 104 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 63.88% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 9.38% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 15.88% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.5% | 8.8% |
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 | 30.27 1 | 31.79 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.16 2 | 32.29 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.3% | 13.4% | 13.37% |
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 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 29 | 13.88% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 7.38% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 13.88% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 1.13% | 4.22% |
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 | 31.31 | 27.81 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35 | 31.4 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.7% | 14.78% | 12.64% |
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 | 15 | 14.25% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7.38% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 15.75% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.5% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
