Thomas More Catholic School
About Thomas More Catholic School
Thomas More Catholic School’s Progress 8 score of -0.13 sits below the Croydon local authority average of -0.04 for secondary schools, placing it 16th out of 26 schools in the borough. That puts it in the bottom half of Croydon’s state secondaries, though the gap is modest — roughly one-tenth of a grade per subject less than the typical pupil in the area. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 42.5 means the average student leaves with just under a grade 5 per subject, which is slightly below the national benchmark. Where the school does stand out is in its EBacc entry rate: 49.1% of pupils take the full suite of English, maths, sciences, a language and humanities, well above the national average. However, only 16.7% achieve a grade 5 or above in those subjects, suggesting the challenge is in converting breadth into strong outcomes. The school’s ranking in the bottom 50 nationally by Progress 8 is a clear signal that academic performance is an area of focus.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 18 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Oct 2024Latest monitoring visit (16 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:20 – 14:50
Source: tmore.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thomas More Catholic School
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications