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St Thomas More RC College
Goodgraded 30/06/2022Ages 11–16792 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Thomas More RC College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Manchester, within the Tameside local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 792 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 30/06/2022, St Thomas More RC College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.5), an average Attainment 8 score of 49.9 and 58% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Manchester can view St Thomas More RC College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 30/06/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 844
England avg 45.1 · was 49.7 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths42%
England avg 45% · was 58% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths69%
England avg 65% · was 78% in 2023/24
EBacc entry36%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.82
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake26.5%
Free school meals26.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language5.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled86%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.3%
Attendance93.3%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence19.0%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Manchester
All schools in Manchester →St Mary's RC Primary School0.2 miGreswell Primary School and NurseryGood · 0.2 miCorrie Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miAshlea House School0.6 miRussell Scott Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miDenton Community AcademyInadequate · 0.7 mi
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