St Thomas More Catholic School

Academy converter · Secondary school · Bedford, Bedford
MK41 7UL
Composite score
58.8

About St Thomas More Catholic School

St Thomas More Catholic School is a secondary school in Bedford, Bedford, classified by the DfE as an academy converter with a Roman Catholic religious character. Around 929 pupils aged 11 to 18 attend the school. The school holds a 'Good' judgement from Ofsted. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 47.0 — broadly in line with the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 2.4 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 42% of secondary schools nationally.

46% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, in line with the national average of about 45%. 63% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#1,338
National rank
#143
In East of England
#4
In Bedford
Top 42%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
47.0
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
46%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
63%
% EBacc grade 5+
8%
EBacc average points score
3.91

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Good

School profile

Pupils on roll 929 % FSM ever-6 21.2% % EAL 36.2% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed Religious character Roman Catholic

Location

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