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St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon

Academy converter · Blaydon-on-Tyne · NE21 4BQ

Ages 11–18 · 1,401 pupils · Gateshead

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

51.6

Overall absence

6.1%

Admissions demand

0.97 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-03-01

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

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.05
−20+2
Attainment 851.6
English & maths grade 5+57%
English & maths grade 4+77%
EBacc entry73%

EBacc APS: 4.8

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)17.3%
Unauthorised0.7%
Authorised absence
5.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.8%
Enrolments in measure
1,231

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.97 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

236

Places offered

244

1st-preference offers

228

Total preferences (any rank)
512
Preferred offers (top 3)
244
Applications from outside LA
82
Offers to outside-LA applicants
46
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill93%

1,401 pupils · 1,509 places

Pupils on roll
1,401
Boys / girls
698 / 703
School capacity
1,509
Capacity fill
1,401 / 1,509 (93%)
Free school meals
19.7%
FSM pupils
238
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Jillian Turner

Location

Address
Croftdale Road
Postcode
NE21 4BQ
Town
Blaydon-on-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Gateshead
District
Gateshead
Constituency
Blaydon and Consett
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Blaydon-on-Tyne, Gateshead, 1,401 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 19.7%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.

Open schools in Blaydon-on-Tyne
6
Secondary schools in Blaydon-on-Tyne
1
Academies among open schools in Blaydon-on-Tyne
50% (3)
Open schools in NE21
6
Secondary in NE21
1
Open schools in Gateshead LA
93
Secondary in Gateshead LA
9

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Blaydon-on-TyneNear NE21

  • Whickham School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE16 5AR · Gateshead

    Ages 11–18

    • Att852.4
    • P80.3
    • EM5+56%
    • Absence8.2%

    2.1 miles away

  • Thorp Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Ryton · NE40 3AH · Gateshead

    Ages 11–18

    • Att847.0
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+54%
    • Absence10.4%

    2.2 miles away

  • St Cuthbert's High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE15 7PX · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 11–18

    • Att846.9
    • P80.0
    • EM5+38%
    • Absence8.4%

    2.2 miles away

  • Studio West

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Studio schools · Secondary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE5 2SZ · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 11–19

    • Att828.4
    • P8-1.5
    • EM5+22%
    • Absence13.5%

    2.5 miles away

  • Walbottle Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE15 9TP · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 11–18

    • Att840.4
    • P8-0.7
    • EM5+45%
    • Absence14.2%

    2.6 miles away

  • Kingsmeadow Community School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Secondary

    Gateshead · NE11 9NX · Gateshead

    Ages 11–18

    • Att837.6
    • P8-0.8
    • EM5+27%
    • Absence14.9%

    2.8 miles away

  • Sacred Heart Catholic High School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE4 9YH · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 11–18

    • Att856.9
    • P80.5
    • EM5+60%
    • Absence8.3%

    2.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Jillian Turner
Telephone
01914990111
Website
http://www.stthomasmore.org.uk/

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