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Thomas More Catholic School

Voluntary aided school · Purley · CR8 2XP

Ages 11–18 · 599 pupils · Croydon

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

Attainment 8

42.5

Overall absence

9.2%

Admissions demand

0.61 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2024-11-13

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.13
−20+2
Attainment 842.5
English & maths grade 5+38%
English & maths grade 4+61%
EBacc entry49%

EBacc APS: 3.8

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence9.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)30.4%
Unauthorised4.1%
Authorised absence
5.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.1%
Enrolments in measure
687

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

0.61 · Often has places

1st preferences

65

Places offered

147

1st-preference offers

65

Total preferences (any rank)
351
Preferred offers (top 3)
115
Applications from outside LA
36
Offers to outside-LA applicants
7
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 fill70%

599 pupils · 850 places

Pupils on roll
599
Boys / girls
359 / 240
School capacity
850
Capacity fill
599 / 850 (70%)
Free school meals
43.2%
FSM pupils
254
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary aided school

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Archdiocese of Southwark
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary aided school
Headteacher
Mrs Maryssa Dako

Location

Address
Russell Hill Road
Postcode
CR8 2XP
Town
Purley
County
Surrey
Local authority
Croydon
District
Croydon
Constituency
Croydon South
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 voluntary aided school (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Purley, Croydon, 599 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 43.2%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Archdiocese of Southwark.

Open schools in Purley
11
Secondary schools in Purley
3
Academies among open schools in Purley
9% (1)
Open schools in CR8
15
Secondary in CR8
3
Open schools in Croydon LA
155
Secondary in Croydon LA
23

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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    • P80.3
    • EM5+65%
    • Absence6.4%

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  • Harris Academy Purley

    Ofsted: Good

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    • Att847.0
    • P80.2
    • EM5+53%
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  • Wilson's School

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    • Att885.6
    • P81.3
    • EM5+100%
    • Absence3.0%

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    • Absence5.6%

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  • Riddlesdown Collegiate

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    • Att850.6
    • P80.1
    • EM5+53%
    • Absence8.0%

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  • Oaks Park High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att838.3
    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+33%
    • Absence11.5%

    2.0 miles away

  • Wallington County Grammar School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

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    • Att877.8
    • P80.9
    • EM5+98%
    • Absence4.1%

    2.1 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Maryssa Dako
Telephone
02086686251
Website
http://www.tmore.org.uk/

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