What did Ofsted judge Thomas More Catholic School's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Thomas More Catholic School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in April 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Thomas More Catholic School?

Thomas More Catholic School has 599 pupils on roll.

What ages does Thomas More Catholic School take?

Thomas More Catholic School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Thomas More Catholic School located?

Thomas More Catholic School is located in Purley, CR8 2XP, Croydon.

How do I apply to Thomas More Catholic School?

Thomas More Catholic School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Thomas More Catholic School have a religious character?

Yes — Thomas More Catholic School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from Thomas More Catholic School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Thomas More Catholic School for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 4.617 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Year 7 places decided at Thomas More Catholic School?

When Thomas More Catholic School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children (see definitions A & B) and all previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Catholic children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted; 2. Catholic children with Certificate of Practice — Catholic children (see definition A), in possession of a Certificate of Practice (see Annex A); 3. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 150 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more children are deemed to live at the same distance from the school the place will be decided by the drawing of lots.

What is the largest ethnic background at Thomas More Catholic School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 22% of pupils at Thomas More Catholic School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Thomas More Catholic School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

How far did offers reach?

4.617miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Thomas More Catholic School, year by year →

How places are decided at Thomas More Catholic School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children (see definitions A & B) and all previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Catholic children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted.
2Catholic children with Certificate of Practice — Catholic children (see definition A), in possession of a Certificate of Practice (see Annex A).
3Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
4Looked after children (non-Catholic) — Looked after children (see definition B) and all previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted.
5Catechumens — Children enrolled in the catechumenate. Evidence of enrolment will be required.
6Eastern Orthodox/other Christian denominations — Children who are members of Eastern Orthodox Churches or other Christian denominations. Evidence of Baptism or a Priest reference will be required.
7Other faiths — Children who are members of other faiths, Churches and denominations. Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required.
8Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more children are deemed to live at the same distance from the school the place will be decided by the drawing of lots.

Within each of the 8 faith-based categories, tie-break sub-priorities apply in order: 1. Sibling on roll; 2. Social, pastoral and medical needs; 3. Proximity to school (straight line distance from designated main entrance).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Thomas More Catholic School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Thomas More Catholic School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Thomas More Catholic School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in April 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Thomas More Catholic School?: Thomas More Catholic School has 599 pupils on roll.
What ages does Thomas More Catholic School take?: Thomas More Catholic School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Thomas More Catholic School located?: Thomas More Catholic School is located in Purley, CR8 2XP, Croydon.
How do I apply to Thomas More Catholic School?: Thomas More Catholic School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Thomas More Catholic School have a religious character?: Yes — Thomas More Catholic School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from Thomas More Catholic School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Thomas More Catholic School for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 4.617 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Thomas More Catholic School?: When Thomas More Catholic School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children (see definitions A & B) and all previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Catholic children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted; 2. Catholic children with Certificate of Practice — Catholic children (see definition A), in possession of a Certificate of Practice (see Annex A); 3. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 150 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more children are deemed to live at the same distance from the school the place will be decided by the drawing of lots.
What is the largest ethnic background at Thomas More Catholic School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 22% of pupils at Thomas More Catholic School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

4.617miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Thomas More Catholic School, year by year →

How places are decided at Thomas More Catholic School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children (see definitions A & B) and all previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Catholic children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted.
2Catholic children with Certificate of Practice — Catholic children (see definition A), in possession of a Certificate of Practice (see Annex A).
3Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
4Looked after children (non-Catholic) — Looked after children (see definition B) and all previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted.
5Catechumens — Children enrolled in the catechumenate. Evidence of enrolment will be required.
6Eastern Orthodox/other Christian denominations — Children who are members of Eastern Orthodox Churches or other Christian denominations. Evidence of Baptism or a Priest reference will be required.
7Other faiths — Children who are members of other faiths, Churches and denominations. Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership required.
8Any other children — Any other children.

Thomas More Catholic School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Thomas More Catholic School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Thomas More Catholic School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in April 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Thomas More Catholic School?: Thomas More Catholic School has 599 pupils on roll.
What ages does Thomas More Catholic School take?: Thomas More Catholic School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Thomas More Catholic School located?: Thomas More Catholic School is located in Purley, CR8 2XP, Croydon.
How do I apply to Thomas More Catholic School?: Thomas More Catholic School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Thomas More Catholic School have a religious character?: Yes — Thomas More Catholic School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from Thomas More Catholic School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Thomas More Catholic School for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 4.617 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Thomas More Catholic School?: When Thomas More Catholic School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children (see definitions A & B) and all previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Catholic children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted; 2. Catholic children with Certificate of Practice — Catholic children (see definition A), in possession of a Certificate of Practice (see Annex A); 3. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided, and 5 further criteria. The school offers 150 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more children are deemed to live at the same distance from the school the place will be decided by the drawing of lots.
What is the largest ethnic background at Thomas More Catholic School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 22% of pupils at Thomas More Catholic School are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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