SchoolScoresThomas Tallis School
Community school · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
134 Kidbrooke Park Road, London, SE3 9PX
020 8856 0115 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 December 2018.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 21 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
238 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Greenwich comparisons use the 6 of its 17 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 11 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 | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 82% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 78% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 79 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 71% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 53% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 174 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 90% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 88% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Greenwich figures pool parents at the Greenwich 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
265 pupils in this year group.
43% — 3 points below the Greenwich average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43% | 46% | 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. | 45.6 | 46.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.1 | 4.2 | 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.
262 pupils in this year group.
89% — 2 points below the Greenwich average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 89% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 57% | 53% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 14% | 20% | 13% |
| Further education college | 15% | 14% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 89% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
245 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 29% | 18% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 58% | 46% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 37.4 | 32.7 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
28 subjects, 675 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 75 | 19% | 35% | 40% |
| English Literature | 50 | 20% | 40% | 23% |
| Sociology | 48 | 10% | 33% | 20% |
| Biology | 43 | 0% | 9% | 27% |
| Psychology | 43 | 2% | 12% | 19% |
| Chemistry | 39 | 3% | 23% | 30% |
| Economics | 38 | 8% | 45% | 26% |
| Government and Politics | 38 | 13% | 32% | 26% |
| History | 38 | 11% | 39% | 23% |
| English Language | 36 | 0% | 11% | 13% |
| Geography | 28 | 7% | 21% | 23% |
| Physics | 28 | 7% | 11% | 31% |
| Film Studies | 21 | 5% | 33% | 17% |
| Business Studies:Single | 20 | 5% | 10% | 16% |
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 15 | 13% | 47% | 32% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 14 | 29% | 57% | 38% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 13 | 15% | 15% | 26% |
| Logic / Philosophy | 13 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 13 | 54% | 77% | 59% |
| Spanish | 13 | 8% | 31% | 34% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 12 | 0% | 0% | 24% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 10 | 10% | 40% | 19% |
| Music Technology | 8 | 0% | 13% | 15% |
| Dance | 6 | 17% | 50% | 30% |
| Russian | 6 | 100% | 100% | – |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: French, Portuguese, German.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
350 students in this year group.
86% — 9 points above the Greenwich average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 86% | 77% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4% | 7% |
| Work | 15% | 19% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 86% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
329 students in this year group.
76% — 5 points above the Greenwich average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 76% | 71% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 32% | 17% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 74% | 76% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 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 Greenwich. 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 | 249 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 344 |
| Of those, offered a place | 198 (58%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 1,198 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.4
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 40 places for hearing impairment; Speech, language and communication needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 68% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 35.1% | 36.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 94% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.7% | 3.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 94% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 23.1% | 16.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 59% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.8% | 27.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 15th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Lower than 24% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.0% | 7.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Lower than 28% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 27.9% | 21.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Lower than 73% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.6 | 14.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Lower than 78% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.5% | 7.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.15% | 0.13% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 73% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.9 | 17.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 14th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 19% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 32% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.5% | 19.0%* | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Leigh Academy Halley 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 5 exceptional, 2 strong · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Riverston School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 0% A*/A at A level
- Leigh Academy Blackheath 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 61% grade 5+ English and maths
- Colfe's School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 67% A*/A at A level
- Blackheath High School GDST 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 39% A*/A at A level
- Trinity CofE School, Lewisham 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 strong · 56% grade 5+ English and maths
- Harris Academy Greenwich 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Matthew Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Greenwich Waldorf School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- The John Roan School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Thomas Tallis School's Ofsted rating?
Thomas Tallis School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 December 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Thomas Tallis School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 43% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 2 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Thomas Tallis School?
93% of the 238 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Thomas Tallis School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Thomas Tallis School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 344 families put Thomas Tallis School as their first choice for 249 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 198 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 100190.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.