The St Thomas the Apostle College

The St Thomas the Apostle College: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The St Thomas the Apostle College's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged The St Thomas the Apostle College's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in November 2018 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The St Thomas the Apostle College?

The St Thomas the Apostle College has 1,140 pupils on roll.

What ages does The St Thomas the Apostle College take?

The St Thomas the Apostle College admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is The St Thomas the Apostle College located?

The St Thomas the Apostle College is located in London, SE15 2EB, Southwark.

How do I apply to The St Thomas the Apostle College?

The St Thomas the Apostle College 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 The St Thomas the Apostle College have a religious character?

Yes — The St Thomas the Apostle College 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 The St Thomas the Apostle College?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 59.1% of pupils at The St Thomas the Apostle College are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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