St Thomas More High School

URN: 137310 • Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 0BW

Overview

Name
St Thomas More High School
URN
137310
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Boys
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
ASSISI CATHOLIC TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
G Ackred (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01702344933
Website
Visit
Address
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 0BW

Summary

St Thomas More High School is a boys' secondary academy located in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, with an enrolment of 1,206 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,050. The school emphasizes the importance of attendance, launching a national campaign to engage parents and carers in fostering a supportive environment for students. The initiative aims to highlight how consistent attendance positively impacts students' wellbeing and academic success.

Catering services at the school are provided by Nourish Contract Catering, utilizing a biometric cashless system for meal purchases. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the Free School Meals program, which is available to eligible families based on specific criteria, ensuring that all students have access to nutritious meals during the school day.

St Thomas More High School is committed to promoting equality and diversity, guided by its ethos rooted in Christian values. The school actively works to raise awareness among staff about the implications of equality legislation, ensuring an inclusive environment for all students.

Key details

LA
Southend-on-Sea
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
ASSISI CATHOLIC TRUST
Capacity
1050
Pupils
1206
Boys
1117
Girls
89
FSM %
14.10
Open date
2011-08-17
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1206 1117 89 1050 14.10
2024-09-11 1231 1131 100 1050 13.80
2023-09-11 1216 1102 114 1050 12.10
2022-09-11 1216 1102 114 1050 12.10
2021-09-11 1179 1069 110 1050 10.70
2020-09-11 1074 1003 71 1050 8.20

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