Thomas More Catholic School

Secondary
Local authority maintained
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Russell Hill Road, Purley, CR8 2XPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Thomas More Catholic School is a secondary school in Croydon for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. It ranks 16th of 23 secondary schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 30 April 2019, report published 3 June 2019

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Requires improvement
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

113 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score42.1

42.1, 4 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths38.1%

38.1%, 7.3 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths54.9%

54.9%, 9.9 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc65.5%

65.5%, 25 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.95

3.95, 0.14 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

599 pupils on roll, with places for 850

Eligible for free school meals42.7%

42.7%, 16.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language33.4%

33.4%, 11.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.2%

12.2%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.3%

2.3%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Thomas More Catholic School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
The John Fisher School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 55.6
Harris Academy Purley	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 46.8
Wilson's School	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 86.9
Wallington High School for Girls	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 80.5
Woodcote High School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 46.1

School details

School type: Voluntary aided school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Maryssa Dako
Phone: 02086686251
Website: tmore.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Russell Hill Road, Purley, CR8 2XP
Local authority: Croydon
URN: 101821

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.