Faith
Excellence
Respect

Aspire To Be More

Headteacher’s Welcome

Welcome to our successful, thriving and vibrant Catholic school.  We believe in an education that is aspirational and holistic, including a wide range of enrichment and extended curricular opportunities.

As a Catholic school with a wonderful Sixth form. Gospel values lie at the heart of our Catholic community, and our motto ‘Aspire to be More’ not only recognises our patron St Thomas More, but encompasses the aspirations we have for all our students. We encourage them to be the best they can be, and work hard to provide them with the inspiring, happy and caring environment they need to achieve that.

This has been recognised by an Ofsted Good rating in May 2017 and again in   October 2022.  The report from October 2022 states that “pupils are happy and safe because staff provide them with excellent care and staff make time for pupils’ welfare… no problem is too great” which encapsulates the mission and ethos of our school community.

All our students rise to meet the school’s expectations every day and it is wonderful to have this recognised by Ofsted; “Pupils maintain very positive attitudes and behaviour in school. They participate in high quality opportunities that develop their character, and equip them with life skills and a sense of responsibility, pupils with SEND thrive in the school’s inclusive provision”

Guided by our values of faith, excellence and respect, a ‘can-do’ culture permeates everything we do as I firmly believe nothing is impossible. No matter what background you come from, education can make a positive impact on your life chances. We aim for the highest standards of behaviour, achievement and pastoral care to ensure your child can thrive, and as a part of the All Saints Catholic Collegiate and the Trinity Sixth Form partnership we can offer a seamless education from reception through to sixth form.

The impact of this approach is that the school has been transformed. We have achieved strong academic results at both GCSE and A Level, but furthermore we have achieved so much more.  Students who achieve success in extracurricular sport, music, drama, oracy, STEM, engineering, art, outwards bounds, Duke of Edinburgh awards and careers opportunities. This is all celebrated as a community.

Our partnership with parents and the wider community is an essential part of our success, reflected in the excellent relationships we enjoy with our parent body. We welcome you to come and visit us and see for yourself what we have to offer your child, and I look forward to discussing their future with you.

Mark Rayner
Headteacher

Ethos + Values

As a Catholic school, we offer an education firmly based upon our Gospel Values, and our Mission Statement puts these at the heart of all we do. These permeate school life and we focus on the following three values in school: Faith, Excellence and Respect

Our school ethos is built upon these values to create a happy and aspirational learning environment where every student can thrive.

Our Mission Statement encompasses our vision for St Thomas More Catholic Academy.

Christ is at the heart of our community, where everyone is known and loved.

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Mr M Rayner

Leading strategic vision and direction of school and whole school achievements and standards

Welcome to St Thomas More Catholic Academy

Welcome to our website.

Our Motto is “Aspire to be More” which encompasses our aspirations for all our students within our school and recognises our patron St Thomas More. As a Catholic school, we offer an education firmly based upon our Gospel values and our Mission statement puts ‘our community’ at the heart of all we do.

The entire school community is very proud of the OFSTED inspection outcome in October 2022 which rated the school as a Good school.

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Level 3 Pathways

Medicine & Health

A – Levels; Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics Psychology

Vocational; Health & Social Care, Child Care and 
Applied Science

Finance & Business

A – Levels; Maths, Business, Economics, Computer Science, Government & Politics

Vocational; Digital IT, Business

Humanities, Language & LAw

A – Levels; English Literature, English Language, History, Geography and Ethics 
and Sociology

Vocational; Law

Creative Arts 
& Performance

A – Levels; Art, Product Design, PE, Photography

Vocational; Music, Sports Science, David Campbell Soccer School

Level 2 plus Pathway

GCSE Maths, English 
and Science resits

One Level 3 
Vocational certificate

Work experience 
/ Careers mentoring

Enrichment Offer

Cooking, Young Enterprise, 
Art, Finance, Sports, Free Gym on site, work experience, EPQ, Core Maths, Leadership Conference, University 
and Employer Visits

Students Say

  • “Small class sizes so I get more time with the teacher”
  • “Everyone knows me”
  • “Like a college – I feel independent, but small enough to care”
  • “The free textbooks, resources, use of IT and lunch every day really helped”
  • “The teachers are experts in both A Level and GCSE, so there’s a 
seamless transition”

Courses at St Thomas More Catholic Academy

How to Apply

We are currently taking new applications.
Please fill in the form below and email to rwhitehouse@stmca.org.uk or our careers lead vkerr@stmca.org.uk or apply electronically here.

If you have any questions, please call one of our Sixth Form team on 01782 882900

Apply Here

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