The St Thomas the Apostle College, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has strong leadership that is driving rapid improvements and has successfully improved student behaviour and attitudes to learning. Mathematics teaching is particularly effective, with students making consistently good progress. The school prepares students well for their futures, with very few leaving without education, employment or training plans.
Key Strengths
- Strong leadership team committed to raising teaching and learning standards
- Students make good progress in mathematics
- Good behaviour with improved attitudes to learning across the school
- Very low numbers of students not in education, employment or training when leaving
- Leadership and management rated as good
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching is not consistently good across all subjects - attainment remains below average
- Students with special educational needs not making sufficient progress
- Literacy standards inconsistent - reading and writing skills need development
- Work often pitched at wrong level, leaving some students bored and others struggling
- Teachers sometimes focus on task completion rather than deep understanding of subjects
St Thomas the Apostle College is a Catholic boys' school in London that requires improvement. Recent leadership changes have begun to drive improvements, but standards remain below average and progress across subjects is inconsistent.
At a Glance
46.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
93 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
19.8
Avg class size
50
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
114%
Over capacity
1,140 pupils
1,000 capacity
140 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Southwark
Places available
3,440
Applications
2,545
Got 1st preference
71.7%
Got preferred school
95.0%
Secondary admissions across Southwark (2025/26)
Inspection History(11)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.00931%
Overall absence
12.35012%
Persistent absence
834
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The St Thomas the Apostle College
Hollydale Primary School
John Donne Primary School
Edmund Waller Primary School
Kender Primary School
Rye Oak Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park
Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School
Bellenden Primary School
Pilgrims' Way Primary School
Cherry Garden School
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