FavSchools
Map

St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon

Secondary

St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon

Croftdale Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 4BQ

Academy converter
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,400
Ages
11-18
FSM
17.4%
Attainment 8
51.8
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
51.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
29.2%
Basics 9-5
60.0%

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
63.9%
EBacc APS
4.72
EBacc 9-5
28.7%
EBacc 9-4
41.7%
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
34.84
A*-A Grades
26.5%
A*-B Grades
49.1%
AAB+ %
13.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 126 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Nearby

Explore the area and compare alternatives

Data shown for guidance only · confirm details with the school before applying

About St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon

St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon is a secondary school in Blaydon-on-Tyne, Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.8. The school has around 1,400 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Explore on mapLeague tablesCompare schools

Location: Croftdale Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, NE21 4BQ | More schools in Gateshead

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2023 — Good
  2. Oct 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon

What is St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon's latest exam results?
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon located?
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon is a secondary school in Blaydon-on-Tyne, Gateshead (NE21 4BQ).
How many pupils attend St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon?
St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon has around 1,400 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon with other schools?
View St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Gateshead.