St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
URN: 146128 • Buxton SK17 6AF
Overview
- Name
- St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
- URN
- 146128
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 44.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Redfern (since 2022) , Headteacher
- Previous head
- Sarah Lancett (Acting Head of School), Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0129823167
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Palace Fields, Buxton SK17 6AF
Summary
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy, located in Buxton, Derbyshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 419 students, operating under the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust. The school aims to provide a nurturing environment where each child is valued as an individual, reflecting its mission statement: "aspire not to have more but to be more." This ethos encourages students to develop their talents and contribute positively to the world around them.
The academy offers a broad curriculum designed to support the academic and personal growth of its pupils. With a focus on individual development, the school strives to foster a sense of community and belonging among students, staff, and families. The school actively engages with parents through regular communication and events, including an Open Evening for prospective students.
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy is committed to inclusivity, with 30.30% of its students eligible for free school meals, indicating a diverse student population. The school welcomes prospective families to learn more about its values and educational offerings, reinforcing its dedication to creating a supportive and enriching learning environment.
The academy offers a broad curriculum designed to support the academic and personal growth of its pupils. With a focus on individual development, the school strives to foster a sense of community and belonging among students, staff, and families. The school actively engages with parents through regular communication and events, including an Open Evening for prospective students.
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy is committed to inclusivity, with 30.30% of its students eligible for free school meals, indicating a diverse student population. The school welcomes prospective families to learn more about its values and educational offerings, reinforcing its dedication to creating a supportive and enriching learning environment.
Useful links
- Gender Pay Gap Report (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Attendance, Absence and Lateness (sen)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Latest News (calendar)
- Letters to Parents (calendar)
- News from the Trust (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- St Thomas More Catholic School Buxton (61.1)
- Buxton Community School (60.2)
- Buxton Community School (39.1)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 419
- Boys
- 192
- Girls
- 227
- FSM %
- 30.30
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 419 | 192 | 227 | 450 | 30.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 426 | 205 | 221 | 450 | 24.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 444 | 223 | 221 | 450 | 17.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 444 | 223 | 221 | 450 | 17.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 450 | 234 | 216 | 450 | 15.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 444 | 234 | 210 | 450 | 11.30 |
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