St Thomas More High School

St Thomas More High School: key facts

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

Ofsted judged St Thomas More High School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2015 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Thomas More High School?

St Thomas More High School has 1,243 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Thomas More High School take?

St Thomas More High School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is St Thomas More High School located?

St Thomas More High School is located in Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0BW, Southend-on-Sea.

How do I apply to St Thomas More High School?

St Thomas More High 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 High School have a religious character?

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

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

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 42.8% of pupils at St Thomas More High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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