Thomas More Catholic School

Thomas More Catholic School is a secondary school in Purley for ages 11 to 18.

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For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.

Short inspection, October 2024.

Overall effectiveness: Thomas More Catholic School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.
Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

The report says the school provides a broad curriculum that helps pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well in a range of qualifications.
Inspectors found that teachers do not always check pupils' understanding systematically, so misconceptions and gaps in knowledge are sometimes missed.

Our summary of Ofsted's report. Read the full reports on Ofsted's website. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The school has a swimming pool, seven science labs, a brand new sports hall, gyms and large green spaces.
The school is under the trusteeship of Archbishop John Wilson in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark.

The curriculum gives all pupils breadth and balance across creative and physical arts, technology, computer science, humanities and modern foreign languages through Key Stage 3.
Modern foreign languages are part of the curriculum for all pupils at Key Stage 3.

The school welcomes students of all faiths as well as those with no religious affiliation.

Students with SEND are supported through a Keyworker System, 1:1 tuition, in-class support and small group intensive work.
A Sixth Form open event is being held on Thursday 12th November from 2pm to 4pm.

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School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 101821. Checked 9 November 2026.

For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.