Thomas More Catholic School, Purley
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
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2019 inspection — up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
43.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
18 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
25.2
Avg class size
25
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
70%
Available places
599 pupils
850 capacity
251 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Purley
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Purley
Admissions Demand - Croydon
Places available
4,128
Applications
4,421
Got 1st preference
71.0%
Got preferred school
95.5%
Secondary admissions across Croydon (2025/26)
Inspection History(10)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.67295%
Overall absence
25.03704%
Persistent absence
675
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
Thomas More Catholic School
Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
St David's School
Laleham Lea School
Cumnor House School
Wallington Primary Academy
Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School
St Elphege's RC Infants' School
St Elphege's RC Junior School
Cumnor House School
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