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Thomas More Catholic School

Voluntary aided school · Purley · CR8 2XP

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

599

Local authority

Croydon

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

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.

Compare with theseAll in PurleyNear CR8

Overview

School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
101821

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

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

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 characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Archdiocese of Southwark
Governance
Voluntary aided school

Contact

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

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