St Thomas More Catholic School

About St Thomas More Catholic School

St Thomas More Catholic School in Haringey was rated Outstanding across every category in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, a rating it has now held consistently since at least 2013. The single most telling exam metric is its Progress 8 score of 0.46, which means pupils here achieve nearly half a grade more per subject than the national average. That comfortably beats the Haringey local authority average of 0.33, placing the school fifth out of 12 secondaries in the borough. In national terms, it sits in the top 25 per cent of all schools for academic progress. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 50 is also solid, and three-quarters of pupils achieved a grade 5 or better in English and maths. With 90.7 per cent of students entered for the EBacc suite of subjects, the school clearly prioritises a broad academic curriculum, and over a third achieved the full EBacc at grade 5 or above.

At A-level, the sixth form also performs well above expectations. The value-added score of 0.31 is rated as above average, meaning students typically leave with better results than their prior attainment would predict. The average points per entry is 36.52, equivalent to a B- grade, and the best three A-levels average out at a B. Just over a quarter of entries were graded AAB or higher. The sixth form itself was judged Outstanding by Ofsted, and with 103 pupils in the data, it is a substantial provision. The school’s Progress 8 breakdown shows particularly strong results in open subjects (0.55) and English (0.48), with maths slightly lower at 0.34. For parents comparing options, St Thomas More is the fifth-highest performing secondary in Haringey by Progress 8, and one of only four Outstanding-rated schools in the borough.

The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 593 applications for 215 places, a ratio of 2.76 applicants per place, with 200 first-preference offers made from 246 first-preference applications. It is a Roman Catholic state secondary for ages 11 to 18, with a mixed intake and a headteacher named Alex Rosen. Facilities are strong for a state school, including a swimming pool, sports hall, astro turf, tennis courts, and a dedicated sixth form centre. The school supports a wide range of SEND needs, from dyslexia and autism to speech and language difficulties and physical disabilities. With 27.8 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, it serves a diverse community. Extracurricular options include the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, orchestra, coding, and debate. This is a school that suits families who want strong academic progress in a faith-based setting with good facilities and a clear sixth form pathway.

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