Is St Thomas More RC College a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 30 June 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 4th of 16 secondary schools in Tameside. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Thomas More RC College's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St Thomas More RC College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 48.1 (England: 46.2). 51% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at St Thomas More RC College?

Applications for Year 7 places at St Thomas More RC College starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Thomas More RC College

Town Lane, Denton, Manchester, M34 6AF

Local ranking4th of 16 secondary schools in Tameside

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

780

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 30 June 2022. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 48.1 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 51.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 74.5% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 157

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 93.0%
Continued in education: 88.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 792
Boys: 384 (48%)
Girls: 413 (52%)
Capacity: 780 (102% full)
SEND: 14.6%
FSM Eligible: 27.6%
EAL: 5.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.3%
SEN Support: 8.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 50.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,921/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 6.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 17.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 79.3%
Black African: 6.5%
White Other: 4.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.9%
Mixed Other: 1.7%
Asian Chinese: 1.4%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.9%

79.3%

White British

6.5%

Black African

4.9%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01613362743

admin@stmcollege.org.uk

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Town Lane

Manchester, North West

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Administrative

URN: 106271
UKPRN: 10017669
Establishment No.: 4603

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