St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
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Attainment 8 of 51.9 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 51.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 75%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.05
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.13, 0.24]
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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.
- 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
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 230 | 51.9 | — | 74.8% | 63.9% | 4.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 238 | 51.6 | +0.05 | 72.7% | 72.7% | 4.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 246 | 53.8 | +0.17 | 76.0% | 10.0% | 4.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 236 | 52.3 | -0.15 | 73.0% | 17.0% | 4.4 |
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School information
| URN | 137851 |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Jillian Turner |
| Trust | BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | NE21 4BQ |
| Latest pupils | 230 |
| FSM eligible | 17.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Croftdale Road, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE21 4BQ
http://www.stthomasmore.org.uk/View local authority page1914990111| DfE number | 4606 |
| UKPRN | 10036413 |
| Opened | 1 Feb 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 3 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 26 Apr 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2023 |