SchoolScoresSt Thomas More Language College
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of SAINT JOHN SOUTHWORTH CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Cadogan Street, London, SW3 2QS
020 7589 9734 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 May 2022. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
122 pupils in this year group.
47% — 15 points below the Kensington and Chelsea average, and 1 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kensington and Chelsea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47% | 61% | 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. | 45.9 | 54.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.9 | 4.9 | 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.
122 pupils in this year group.
89% — 3 points below the Kensington and Chelsea average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kensington and Chelsea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 89% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 56% | 62% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 22% | 9% | 13% |
| Further education college | 11% | 15% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | – | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 89% |
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 Kensington and Chelsea. 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 143 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 49 |
| Of those, offered a place | 49 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 285 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.3 · 2025: 0.4 · 2026: 0.3
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 | Kensington and Chelsea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 80% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 42.3% | 40.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 55% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.1% | 5.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 38% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.2% | 13.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 91% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 48.2% | 39.9%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Lower than 17% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.6% | 8.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Lower than 12% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 33.0% | 24.3%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Lower than 27% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 27.5 | 14.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Lower than 10% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 15.2% | 7.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.18% | 0.08% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 18% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.1 | 14.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 29% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.9 | 11.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 77% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 19.1% | 24.4%* | 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
- Sussex House School 0.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Knightsbridge School 0.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Hill House School 0.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025)
- More House School 0.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 28% A*/A at A level
- Francis Holland School 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 71% A*/A at A level
- Francis Holland Preparatory School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle 0.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 47% A*/A at A level
- Brighton College Prep Kensington 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Queen's Gate School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 53% A*/A at A level
- Mander Portman Woodward School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 32% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas More Language College's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas More Language College was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 May 2022.
How did St Thomas More Language College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 47% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 1 points above the England average of 45%.
Is St Thomas More Language College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 49 families put St Thomas More Language College as their first choice for 143 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 49 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 151008.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.