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St Thomas More Catholic High School

Cheshire East, CW2 8AESecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
Progress 8
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
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About St Thomas More Catholic High School

St Thomas More Catholic High School sits within Cheshire East, a local authority with 26 secondary schools and no Outstanding-rated secondary among them. In this landscape, the school ranks behind The Fallibroome Academy, Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College, and Poynton High School, which are the top three peers in the area according to a composite ranking score. As a Roman Catholic secondary for 11-16 year olds, it serves 647 pupils under headteacher Katherine Packham. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2023, rated the school Good overall, a rating it has held consistently across both its 2013 and 2023 graded inspections. The 2023 inspection awarded Good across every category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth form provision. For families looking at Catholic state schools in the region, St Thomas More offers a stable, well-regarded option within a competitive local market.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressDane Bank Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 8AE
HeadteacherKatherine Packham
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils647

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Playing FieldsICT SuiteSports HallTheatreAstro TurfGymnasiumSixth Form CentreDining HallScience LabsSwimming PoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

AthleticsMartial ArtsSwimmingCricketRugbyFootballDanceTennisNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingArt ClubDebateChessModel United NationsYoung EnterpriseBook ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Thomas More Catholic High School

St Thomas More Catholic High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.