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St. Thomas More Language College

Academy converter · London · SW3 2QS

Ages 11–16 · 489 pupils · Kensington and Chelsea

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-05-24

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

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill82%

489 pupils · 597 places

Pupils on roll
489
Boys / girls
277 / 212
School capacity
597
Capacity fill
489 / 597 (82%)
Free school meals
46.6%
FSM pupils
227
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Archdiocese of Westminster
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SAINT JOHN SOUTHWORTH CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
SAINT JOHN SOUTHWORTH CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Dr T Papworth

Location

Address
Cadogan Street
Postcode
SW3 2QS
Town
London
Local authority
Kensington and Chelsea
District
Kensington and Chelsea
Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham
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 11–16, in London, Kensington and Chelsea, 489 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 46.6%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Archdiocese of Westminster.

Open schools in London
1846
Secondary schools in London
249
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in SW3
10
Secondary in SW3
1
Open schools in Kensington and Chelsea LA
75
Secondary in Kensington and Chelsea LA
6

Nearby secondary schools

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

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    • EM5+51%
    • Absence7.6%

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  • Pimlico Academy

    Ofsted: Strong standard

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    • P80.3
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  • Saint John Bosco College

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    • Att844.0
    • P80.2
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  • Harris Academy Battersea

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    • P80.3
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  • Chelsea Academy

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 11–19

    • Att850.1
    • P80.2
    • EM5+55%
    • Absence8.3%

    1.4 miles away

  • The Fulham Boys School

    Ofsted: Good

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    London · SW6 5BD · Hammersmith and Fulham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att862.0
    • P80.9
    • EM5+73%
    • Absence7.8%

    1.9 miles away

  • Marylebone Boys' School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    London · W2 1QZ · Westminster

    Ages 11–19

    • Att852.4
    • P80.2
    • EM5+56%
    • Absence11.6%

    1.9 miles away

  • Lilian Baylis Technology School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att845.9
    • P80.0
    • EM5+47%
    • Absence6.8%

    2.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Dr T Papworth
Telephone
02075899734
Website
http://www.stmlc.co.uk/

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