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St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy

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St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy

Palace Fields, Buxton, SK17 6AF

A Good-rated secondary school in Buxton.

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
419
Ages
11-16
FSM
30.3%
Attainment 8
49.5
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.8%
Basics 9-5
46.1%

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
23.6%
EBacc APS
4.10
EBacc 9-5
10.1%
EBacc 9-4
15.7%
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About St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy

St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Buxton, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 113 responses), 81% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.5. The school has around 419 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Palace Fields, Buxton, SK17 6AF | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2025 — Good
  2. Jan 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. May 2013 — Good (predecessor: St Thomas More Catholic School Buxton)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy

What is St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 113 responses): 81% of parents would recommend St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy.
What are St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy's latest exam results?
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy located?
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Buxton, Derbyshire (SK17 6AF).
How many pupils attend St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy has around 419 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy with other schools?
View St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy'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 Derbyshire.