St Thomas More RC College
Town Lane, Denton, Manchester, M34 6AFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Thomas More RC College is a secondary school in Manchester for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 109 schools in Tameside. It ranks 35th of 60 secondary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 December 2012, report published 27 December 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 June 2022
St Thomas More Roman Catholic College is a calm, welcoming community founded on mutual respect for all. Pupils said that they enjoy coming to school. They feel happy and safe. Pupils appreciate the positive relationships that they forge with staff. They feel valued as individuals and trust staff. Pupils celebrate differences between people. They do not tolerate discrimination. Pupils are confident that leaders will quickly act to address any incidents of bullying. Pupils have pride in their school. They take good care of the quiet and calm classrooms, corridors and social areas. Pupils behave sensibly and have fun during social times. Leaders' expectations for pupils' learning and behaviour are high. Pupils live up to these expectations and achieve well across a range of subjects. Pupils enjoy their learning without distraction. They are punctual to lessons. Pupils experience a wide range of opportunities outside of lessons. These activities broaden their horizons and deepen their understanding of the world. For example, pupils take part in a wide range of sports and drama clubs. They are keen to contribute to their local community through The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Parents and carers are particularly supportive of the school.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not help pupils to make connections between their learning. This hinders their progress through the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that teachers enable pupils to deepen their understanding by making links between what they know.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
150 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
797 pupils on roll, with places for 780
Schools near St Thomas More RC College
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlea House School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 5.1 |
| Denton Community Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
| Audenshaw School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.5 |
| Hyde High School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Reddish Vale High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Attainment 8: 37.7 |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Huw Brophy
- Phone
- 01613362743
- Address
- Town Lane, Denton, Manchester, M34 6AF
- Local authority
- Tameside
- URN
- 106271
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.