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Thomas More Catholic School
Russell Hill Road, Purley CR8 2XP
Thomas More Catholic School is a non-selective, Roman Catholic secondary school maintained by the local authority (Croydon). It has about 650 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Destinations and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Sixth form.
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0.6The John Fisher School
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite high.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is poor, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Poor. 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.)
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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