What did Ofsted judge St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School?

St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School has 637 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School take?

St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School located?

St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School is located in London, SE9 2SU, Greenwich.

How do I apply to St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School?

St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive 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 St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School have a religious character?

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

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

When St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children 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 (see Note 5). A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided (see Note 1); 2. Baptised Catholic children with Certificate of Catholic Practice — Baptised Catholic children, in possession of a Certificate of Catholic Practice (see Note 2). A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided (see Note 1); 3. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided. (see Note 1), and 5 further criteria. Tie-break: Within applicants fulfilling Criterion 2-8 (with sub-criterion (c) applying only to Criteria 2 and 3 unless places remain after all Catholic children admitted): a) presence of sibling(s) at the same address; b) medical, social and pastoral grounds relating to the child; c) priority to 12% of remaining places (rounded) for applicants in receipt of Free School Meals, ranked by proximity, with lots drawn for ties; d) proximity to the school measured by straight-line distance via Royal Greenwich LA GIS system, with lots drawn where distances are equal for the last place.

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

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 47.3% of pupils at St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive 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 / previously looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children 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 (see Note 5). A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided (see Note 1).
2Baptised Catholic children with Certificate of Catholic Practice — Baptised Catholic children, in possession of a Certificate of Catholic Practice (see Note 2). A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided (see Note 1).
3Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided. (see Note 1).
4Looked after / previously looked after children (non-Catholic) — Looked after children 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.
5Children enrolled in the catechumenate — Children enrolled in the catechumenate. Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required.
6Members of Eastern Orthodox Churches — Children who are members of Eastern Orthodox Churches. Evidence of Baptism will be required.
7Members of other faiths, Churches and denominations — Children who are members of other faiths, Churches and denominations. Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership will be required.
8Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Within applicants fulfilling Criterion 2-8 (with sub-criterion (c) applying only to Criteria 2 and 3 unless places remain after all Catholic children admitted): a) presence of sibling(s) at the same address; b) medical, social and pastoral grounds relating to the child; c) priority to 12% of remaining places (rounded) for applicants in receipt of Free School Meals, ranked by proximity, with lots drawn for ties; d) proximity to the school measured by straight-line distance via Royal Greenwich LA GIS system, with lots drawn where distances are equal for the last place.

Document dated December 2025, admissions for September 2027 entry. Certificate of Catholic Practice required specifically for Criterion 2. School participates in Fair Access Protocol and may admit above PAN under that protocol.

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.

St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School?: St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School has 637 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School take?: St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School located?: St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School is located in London, SE9 2SU, Greenwich.
How do I apply to St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School?: St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive 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 St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School have a religious character?: Yes — St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School?: When St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children 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 (see Note 5). A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided (see Note 1); 2. Baptised Catholic children with Certificate of Catholic Practice — Baptised Catholic children, in possession of a Certificate of Catholic Practice (see Note 2). A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided (see Note 1); 3. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided. (see Note 1), and 5 further criteria. Tie-break: Within applicants fulfilling Criterion 2-8 (with sub-criterion (c) applying only to Criteria 2 and 3 unless places remain after all Catholic children admitted): a) presence of sibling(s) at the same address; b) medical, social and pastoral grounds relating to the child; c) priority to 12% of remaining places (rounded) for applicants in receipt of Free School Meals, ranked by proximity, with lots drawn for ties; d) proximity to the school measured by straight-line distance via Royal Greenwich LA GIS system, with lots drawn where distances are equal for the last place.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 47.3% of pupils at St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive 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 / previously looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children 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 (see Note 5). A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided (see Note 1).
2Baptised Catholic children with Certificate of Catholic Practice — Baptised Catholic children, in possession of a Certificate of Catholic Practice (see Note 2). A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided (see Note 1).
3Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided. (see Note 1).
4Looked after / previously looked after children (non-Catholic) — Looked after children 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.
5Children enrolled in the catechumenate — Children enrolled in the catechumenate. Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required.
6Members of Eastern Orthodox Churches — Children who are members of Eastern Orthodox Churches. Evidence of Baptism will be required.
7Members of other faiths, Churches and denominations — Children who are members of other faiths, Churches and denominations. Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership will be required.
8Any other children — Any other children.

St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School?: St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School has 637 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School take?: St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School located?: St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School is located in London, SE9 2SU, Greenwich.
How do I apply to St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School?: St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive 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 St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School have a religious character?: Yes — St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School?: When St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children 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 (see Note 5). A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided (see Note 1); 2. Baptised Catholic children with Certificate of Catholic Practice — Baptised Catholic children, in possession of a Certificate of Catholic Practice (see Note 2). A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided (see Note 1); 3. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided. (see Note 1), and 5 further criteria. Tie-break: Within applicants fulfilling Criterion 2-8 (with sub-criterion (c) applying only to Criteria 2 and 3 unless places remain after all Catholic children admitted): a) presence of sibling(s) at the same address; b) medical, social and pastoral grounds relating to the child; c) priority to 12% of remaining places (rounded) for applicants in receipt of Free School Meals, ranked by proximity, with lots drawn for ties; d) proximity to the school measured by straight-line distance via Royal Greenwich LA GIS system, with lots drawn where distances are equal for the last place.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 47.3% of pupils at St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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