Thomas More Catholic School
URN: 101821 • Purley CR8 2XP
Overview
- Name
- Thomas More Catholic School
- URN
- 101821
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Maryssa Dako (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 02086686251
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Russell Hill Road, Purley CR8 2XP
Summary
Thomas More Catholic School is a voluntary aided secondary school located in Purley, Croydon, serving a diverse community with a current enrolment of 631 students, against a capacity of 850. The school is committed to fostering a Catholic ethos, encapsulated in its mission statement, "To Care, to Learn, to Achieve." This ethos underpins the school's approach to education, encouraging students to thrive academically while developing their spiritual and emotional well-being.
The curriculum at Thomas More aims for high academic standards, complemented by a robust extracurricular programme. The school prioritises safeguarding and support, ensuring a safe learning environment where staff are trained to identify and assist students in need. The school actively promotes mental health and well-being, exemplified by partnerships with organisations like Chelsea Football Club's Academy for mental wellness initiatives.
As part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark, the school emphasises spiritual development through regular acts of worship and community engagement. Students are encouraged to participate in various religious activities and trips, fostering a sense of belonging and appreciation for their faith and cultural diversity.
The curriculum at Thomas More aims for high academic standards, complemented by a robust extracurricular programme. The school prioritises safeguarding and support, ensuring a safe learning environment where staff are trained to identify and assist students in need. The school actively promotes mental health and well-being, exemplified by partnerships with organisations like Chelsea Football Club's Academy for mental wellness initiatives.
As part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark, the school emphasises spiritual development through regular acts of worship and community engagement. Students are encouraged to participate in various religious activities and trips, fostering a sense of belonging and appreciation for their faith and cultural diversity.
Useful links
- School Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- OfstedReport (download)
- Year 11 Intervention Timetable (download)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Recruitment GDPR Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Documents & Policies (other)
- Year 7 Admissions for September 2026 Read More (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Riddlesdown Collegiate (75.0)
- The John Fisher School (51.7)
- Riddlesdown Collegiate (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 631 | 369 | 262 | 850 | 39.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 627 | 366 | 261 | 850 | 34.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 705 | 406 | 299 | 850 | 31.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 705 | 406 | 299 | 850 | 31.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 679 | 375 | 304 | 850 | 30.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 745 | 403 | 342 | 850 | 25.30 |
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