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The St Thomas the Apostle College

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The St Thomas the Apostle College

Hollydale Road, Nunhead, London, SE15 2EB

Voluntary aided school
Boys
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,111
Ages
11-18
FSM
46.8%
Attainment 8
61.3
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2018

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
61.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
50.0%
Basics 9-5
71.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
69.6%
EBacc APS
5.66
EBacc 9-5
46.6%
EBacc 9-4
60.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
42.16
A*-A Grades
42.7%
A*-B Grades
73.4%
AAB+ %
29.9%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 141 students entered

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About The St Thomas the Apostle College

The St Thomas the Apostle College is a secondary school in London, Southwark. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 61.3. The school has around 1,111 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hollydale Road, London, SE15 2EB | More schools in Southwark

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The St Thomas the Apostle College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Nov 2018 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The St Thomas the Apostle College

What is The St Thomas the Apostle College's Ofsted rating?
The St Thomas the Apostle College received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are The St Thomas the Apostle College's latest exam results?
The St Thomas the Apostle College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 61.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The St Thomas the Apostle College located?
The St Thomas the Apostle College is a secondary school in London, Southwark (SE15 2EB).
How many pupils attend The St Thomas the Apostle College?
The St Thomas the Apostle College has around 1,111 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The St Thomas the Apostle College with other schools?
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