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St Thomas More RC College

Tameside·Secondary·North West·Voluntary aided school·M34 6AF
URN: 106271
43.7
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
+0.43
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [0.20, 0.66]
59.3%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
35.3%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025

Decision summary

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Academic outcomesAround average academic outcomes

Attainment 8 of 43.7 is close to the national average of around 46.

Attainment 8:
43.7
5+ Eng & Maths:
59%
Academic year:
2024/2025
Pupil progressAbove-average progress

Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.

Progress 8:
+0.43
Confidence interval:
[0.20, 0.66]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed

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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.

This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.

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  • Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
  • Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time

Attainment 8 over time

Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)

Historical results

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/202515043.759.3%35.3%3.8
2023/202415149.7+0.4373.5%43.0%4.4
2022/202315249.3+0.2865.0%21.0%4.1
2021/202215248.7-0.1264.0%43.0%4.3

Nearby and similar schools

Other secondary schools in Tameside for local comparison.

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Laurus Ryecroft
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 51.6Progress 8 +0.73
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Alder Community High School
Ofsted Requires improvementAttainment 8 46.6Progress 8 -0.28
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School information

URN106271
Local authorityTameside
RegionNorth West
PhaseSecondary
TypeVoluntary aided school
Gender of entryMixed
Age range11-16
HeadteacherHeadteacher Huw Brophy
Trust
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterRoman Catholic
PostcodeM34 6AF
Latest pupils150
FSM eligible24.3%

Contact and identifiers

Town Lane, Denton, Manchester, M34 6AF

www.stmcollege.org.ukView local authority page1613362743
DfE number4603
UKPRN10017669
Opened1 Jan 1900
GIAS updated12 Mar 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated12 Mar 2026
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year
Ofsted published

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