Thomas More Catholic School

StateSecondaryRoman Catholic

InspectedSecondaryAges 11–18631 pupils

Russell Hill Road, CR8 2XPWebsite02086686251

Inspected631 pupilsAges 11–18

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Oct 2024

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils631

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils631

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

631 / 850 (74%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Head Teacher

Mrs Maryssa Dako

At a Glance

Results

Attainment 8: 42.1

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

70%

Would recommend

Avg 87%

8.7%

Absence rate

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Would recommend

70%vs 87% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate8.7%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence25.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate13.9%

Permanent exclusion rate0.2%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 12.2%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 2.7%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty29 (31%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health26 (28%)

Speech, Language & Communication17 (18%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder11 (12%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty5 (5%)

Visual Impairment2 (2%)

Other2 (2%)

Hearing Impairment1 (1%)

Physical Disability1 (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 35

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)41

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils631

Free school meals 39.1%

English as additional language 35.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

Black African23.9%

White British13.3%

White Other11.7%

Asian Other11.6%

Black Caribbean8.4%

Mixed Other5.7%

Indian4.1%

Unclassified4.0%

Mixed White & Caribbean3.6%

Other3.2%

Black Other3.2%

Mixed White & African2.4%

Mixed White & Asian1.6%

Chinese1.1%

Pakistani1.1%

Bangladeshi0.8%

White Irish0.2%

Traveller Irish0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

70.0%

of parents would recommend

18 responses

Good behaviour★90.0%

Safe80.0%

Happy child70.0%

Well taught70.0%

Good progress70.0%

Well led70.0%

Informed40.0%

Well looked after30.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 5Average

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Jun 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingRUSSELL HILL SCHOOLS (THOMAS MORE SCHOOL FOR BOYS), MAIN BUILDINGGrade II Listed

Leavers' Destinations

92.0%

to education

Sixth Form41.0%

Employment2.0%

NEET5.0%

2022-23

Spending Per Pupil

£9,268

total expenditure per pupil

£-332 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£4,157

Support staff£1,110

Premises£749

Energy£181

Learning resources£403

Income per pupil£9,439

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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