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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 · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Boys

Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2018

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

61.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

61.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2363.746.4
2023/2460.546.4
2024/2561.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+1.240.00
2023/24+1.450.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

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

National avgSelective avg

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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Nearby secondary schools

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0.95 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
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1.25 km away · Academy sponsor led
Outstanding
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Lift Newlands
1.41 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich
1.48 km away · Academy sponsor led
Outstanding

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 93 responses), 99% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 61.3. The school has around 1,111 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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 do parents say about The St Thomas the Apostle College?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 93 responses): 99% of parents would recommend The St Thomas the Apostle College.
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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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