St. Thomas More Language College

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Cadogan Street, London, SW3 2QSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St. Thomas More Language College is a secondary school in Kensington and Chelsea for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 69 schools in Kensington and Chelsea. It ranks 6th of 6 secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 May 2022, report published 21 September 2022

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

122 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score45.9

45.9, 0.2 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths46.7%

46.7%, 1.3 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths64.8%

64.8%, the same as the England average.

Pupils entering the EBacc17.2%

17.2%, 23.3 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.88

3.88, 0.21 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

489 pupils on roll, with places for 597

Eligible for free school meals46.4%

46.4%, 19.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language40.9%

40.9%, 19.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.7%

11.7%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.1%

4.1%, 1.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St. Thomas More Language College

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Knightsbridge School	0.2 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 52.4
More House School	0.3 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 42.5
Francis Holland School	0.4 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 12.5
Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 11.4
Queen's Gate School	0.7 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 15.1

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: SAINT JOHN SOUTHWORTH CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Dr T Papworth
Phone: 02075899734
Website: stmlc.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Cadogan Street, London, SW3 2QS
Local authority: Kensington and Chelsea
URN: 151008

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.