SecondaryData as of May 2026

St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy

Palace Fields, Buxton, SK17 6AF

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Jun 2025

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

Academic picture

49.5school · 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

49.5

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

22.8%

Basics 9-5

46.1%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

49.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	42.8	46.4
2023/24	39.2	46.4
2024/25	49.5	46.0

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
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.10	0.00
2023/24	-0.51	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not 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

23.6%

EBacc APS

4.10

EBacc 9-5

10.1%

EBacc 9-4

15.7%

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What parents say and who teaches here

Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

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Buxton Community School

1.41 km away · Academy converter

Good

Chapel-en-le-Frith High School

6.26 km away · Community school

Good

Old Sams Farm Independent School

6.88 km away · Other independent special school

Peak School

8.69 km away · Academy special converter

Good

Bradshaw Farm Independent School

8.95 km away · Other independent special school

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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.

Jun 2025 — Good
Jan 2023 — Requires improvement
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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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?

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