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St Thomas More Catholic Academy
Longton Hall Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 2NJ
St Thomas More Catholic Academy is a non-selective, Roman Catholic academy. It has about 1,150 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In October 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Finances, Destinations, Sixth form and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Attainment, Environment and Attendance.
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Finances: Above average. The school budget has been in surplus
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is poor, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very high.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)

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