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St Thomas More Catholic School

Bedford, MK41 7ULSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
+0.26
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
170 1st-choice / 128 places
Ranking
#932
of 3,141 nationally

About St Thomas More Catholic School

St Thomas More Catholic School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 86% of parents who responded to the Ofsted Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. That positive sentiment is backed up by the numbers: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 304 applications for just 128 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.38. Of those applications, 170 put St Thomas More as their first preference, and all 128 places went to first-preference applicants. Digging into the survey details, 87% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 92% felt their child is safe. On behaviour, 89% agreed the school ensures pupils are well behaved, and 91% agreed the school has high expectations for their child. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, rated it Good across the board — for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. That's a consistent Good rating, matching its previous inspection in 2012.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressTyne Crescent, Bedford, Bedford, MK41 7UL
HeadteacherMartin Bonner
Local AuthorityBedford
Number of Pupils929
Free School Meals (FSM)19.2%
School Capacity929 / 640 (145% full)

The full report on this school

What 64 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Nov 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 2 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Swimming PoolLibraryDining HallICT SuitePlaying FieldsMusic RoomsScience LabsSports HallArt StudiosGymnasiumTennis CourtsTheatreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

AthleticsNetballCross CountryHockeyBasketballRugby

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubYoung EnterpriseNewspaperModel United NationsGardeningCodingBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Thomas More Catholic School

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