St Thomas More Catholic Academy
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Attainment 8 of 43.4 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 43.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 57%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.21
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.41, -0.01]
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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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- 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 | 195 | 43.4 | — | 57.4% | 29.2% | 3.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 205 | 39.1 | -0.21 | 43.9% | 26.3% | 3.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 199 | 42.3 | -0.11 | 52.0% | 22.0% | 3.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 198 | 46.6 | -0.15 | 62.0% | 14.0% | 3.7 |
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School information
| URN | 140304 |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Mark Rayner |
| Trust | ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | ST3 2NJ |
| Latest pupils | 195 |
| FSM eligible | 37.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Longton Hall Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 2NJ
http://www.stmca.org.ukView local authority page1782882900| DfE number | 5400 |
| UKPRN | 10043916 |
| Opened | 1 Nov 2013 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |