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St Thomas More High School

St Thomas More High School, Westcliff-on-Sea
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St Thomas More High School

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

A Good-rated secondary school in Westcliff-on-Sea.

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Boys
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,206
Ages
11-18
FSM
14.1%
Attainment 8
52.2
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2015

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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%

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
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%

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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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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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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