SchoolScoresSt Thomas More Catholic High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of THE SOUTH CHESHIRE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe, CW2 8AE
01270 568014 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
64 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Crewe comparisons use the 6 of its 8 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 2 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Crewe | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 67% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 72% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 76% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 78% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 63% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 30 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 95% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 39% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 44 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 62% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 54% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 35% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 42% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 67% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 68% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 10%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Crewe figures pool parents at the Crewe schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
127 pupils in this year group.
46% — about the same as the Cheshire East average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 47.7 | 47.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
127 pupils in this year group.
99% — 5 points above the Cheshire East average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 99% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 15% | 40% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 3% | 7% | 13% |
| Further education college | 75% | 40% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 99% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cheshire East. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 124 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 159 |
| Of those, offered a place | 122 (77%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 347 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.3
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Higher than 29% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 19.3% | 18.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Higher than 88% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.4% | 4.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Higher than 12% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.9% | 10.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Higher than 77% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 27.8% | 9.3%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Lower than 78% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.7% | 7.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Lower than 86% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 15.1% | 20.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Lower than 40% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 19.0 | 17.8 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Lower than 59% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.7% | 5.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.15% | 0.19% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Crewe. Higher than 26% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.6 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Crewe. Higher than 54% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.0 | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Crewe. Higher than 27% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 9.7% | 12.1%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Oaks Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 20% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ruskin Community High School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 26% grade 5+ English and maths
- Crewe Engineering and Design UTC 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 19% grade 5+ English and maths
- Cheshire Studio School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 0% grade 5+ English and maths
- Shavington Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sir William Stanier School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 4 needs attention · 11% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas More Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Thomas More Catholic High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 46% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, about the same as the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend St Thomas More Catholic High School?
86% of the 64 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Thomas More Catholic High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Thomas More Catholic High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 159 families put St Thomas More Catholic High School as their first choice for 124 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 122 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139764.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.