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St Thomas More High School

Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0BW

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Boys

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2015

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

Academic picture

52.2school · 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
52.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.3%
Basics 9-5
63.1%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

52.2

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2354.446.4
2023/2449.846.4
2024/2552.246.0

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

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.350.00
2023/24+0.320.00
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
12.8%
EBacc APS
4.28
EBacc 9-5
7.3%
EBacc 9-4
10.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.91
A*-A Grades
14.1%
A*-B Grades
39.1%
AAB+ %
7.7%

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 148 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
0.26 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Westcliff High School for Girls
0.31 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
The St Christopher School
0.74 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Estuary High School
0.88 km away · Other independent special school
The Eastwood Academy
1.09 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding

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About St Thomas More High School

St Thomas More High School is a secondary school in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.2. The school has around 1,206 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0BW | More schools in Southend-on-Sea

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Thomas More High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Feb 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Thomas More High School

What is St Thomas More High School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas More High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What are St Thomas More High School's latest exam results?
St Thomas More High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.2. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is St Thomas More High School located?
St Thomas More High School is a secondary school in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea (SS0 0BW).
How many pupils attend St Thomas More High School?
St Thomas More High School has around 1,206 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Thomas More High School with other schools?
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