Thomas Tallis School
134 Kidbrooke Park Road, London, SE3 9PXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thomas Tallis School is a secondary school in Greenwich for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 104 schools in Greenwich. It ranks 11th of 16 secondary schools in Greenwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 December 2018, report published 3 February 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 February 2024
Pupils enjoy attending this friendly, welcoming and caring school. They are given many opportunities to express their individuality within school. Leaders make sure that pupils are supported well through exceptional pastoral care. This helps pupils to keep happy and safe. The school's vision to help pupils to understand the world and change it for the better is promoted consistently by staff. The school has high expectations of all pupils. The many pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported in their learning and wider development. The curriculum is broad, ambitious and creative. In the younger years, pupils can study Latin or complete an academic project qualification. At GCSE, pupils can study a wide range of courses, including further mathematics or astronomy. Pupils have many opportunities to contribute to the school. They can join one of the many clubs, including coding, the jazz band or become earth ambassadors. Sixth-form students manage the lecture society. During tutor time, pupils learn about important themes, such as how to change and look after the world. Parents and carers are exceptionally positive about the school. Many praised the school's ethos.
What the school should improve
- On occasions, the school's curricular aims are not embedded securely. This limits pupils' recall of important content from their long-term memory. The school should ensure that pupils have regular opportunities to retrieve key knowledge and skills so that they build on their prior learning effectively.
- The school's extensive work to support pupils in the earlier stages of reading is not yet fully embedded. This means that some pupils who struggle with their reading, especially in phonics, cannot access the curriculum fully. The school must ensure that it supports pupils who struggle with their reading and phonics precisely so that pupils can access the curriculum effectively.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
265 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
245 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
2,092 pupils on roll, with places for 1,950
Schools near Thomas Tallis School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Halley | 0.7 miles | Report card: Strong standard to exceptional | Attainment 8: 48.4 |
| Riverston School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 19.9 |
| Leigh Academy Blackheath | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 55.0 |
| Colfe's School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 42.4 |
| Blackheath High School GDST | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 40.8 |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Steve Parsons
- Phone
- 02088560115
- Address
- 134 Kidbrooke Park Road, London, SE3 9PX
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- URN
- 100190
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.