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St Thomas More RC College
- Secondary
- Tameside M34 6AF
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students achieve very well in English and mathematics; in other subjects, achievement is improving.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Almost all students are keen to learn, polite, respectful, and safe.
Qualifications and Training: School provides good range of professional development; teachers value this support.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers receive frequent professional development tailored to individual needs.
Strengths and Challenges: Outstanding results in English and mathematics; teaching in modern foreign languages and other subjects is improving.
Opportunities for Involvement: Staff work well with parents to develop parenting skills.
Communication: School communicates effectively with parents via surveys and direct engagement.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents agree that behaviour is good and bullying is dealt with effectively.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Bullying is rare and always quickly and effectively dealt with by staff.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have developed better systems to monitor student progress and teacher performance, leading to improved teaching quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and effectively handled; students feel very safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Students鈥� emotional, social, and spiritual needs are met well. No significant weaknesses identified.
Extracurricular Offerings: Excellent range of enriching experiences including arts, sport, science, and community service.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Strong attendance rates and punctuality indicate effective balance.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive very good information, advice, and guidance for GCSE and future choices.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Provision for disabled students and those with special educational needs is excellent.
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St Thomas More RC College is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 782 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 53% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.4 | - | 17.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 53% | 34% | 51% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | 0.28 | 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 | 49.3 | 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 | 53% | 32.29% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 49.14% | 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 | 21% | 30.52% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 10.48% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 15.76% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.10 | 2.99 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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% | 93% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 170 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 83.83% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 34.75% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 1.42% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 56% | 47% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.75% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.92% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 5.33% | 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 | -0.12 | 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 | 48.7 | 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 | 53% | 33.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 48.24% | 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 | 43% | 24.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 12.43% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 17.14% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.31 | 2.92 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 95% | 93.33% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 170 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 86.92% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 37.67% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 2% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 62% | 46.33% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 0.67% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.92% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.5% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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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 | - | 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 | 49.3 | 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% 6 | 31% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 7 | 49.47% | 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 | 59% | 21.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 6 | 9.76% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% 3 | 15.24% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.38 | 2.91 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 94% | 93.08% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 152 | 163 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 84.92% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 32.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 3.42% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 60% | 48.33% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 0.42% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 4.92% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.17% | 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 | 0.32 | 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 | 53.2 | 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 | 61% 12 | 34.67% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 52.4% | 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 | 63% | 25.07% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% 10 | 10.13% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 44% | 16.27% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.79 | 3.12 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 94% | 92% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 152 | 169 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 83.92% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 36.17% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 4.67% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 61% | 42% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.92% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.67% | 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 | 0.26 | 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 | 53.2 | 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 | 49% | 36.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 57.13% | 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 | 50% | 25.33% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 37% | 16.2% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 44% | 18.67% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 94% | 93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 156 | 172 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 88.08% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 36.25% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 0.67% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 58% | 46.58% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 8.25% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 5.08% | 2.45% |
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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 | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd 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 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Thomas More RC College
Local authority ratio 20 : 1