St Thomas More High School
Academy converter in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy converter |
| Age range | 11 to 18 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 1243 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 1050 |
| Free school meals | 13.80% |
| Trust or sponsor | ASSISI CATHOLIC TRUST |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Address | Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BW |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01702344933 |
| URN | 137310 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 7 March 2024, outcome: School remains Good.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
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Nearby schools
- Westcliff High School for Boys Academy (secondary school, about 0.3 km)
- Westcliff High School for Girls (secondary school, about 0.3 km)
- The Eastwood Academy (secondary school, about 1.1 km)
- Chase High School (secondary school, about 1.3 km)
- Southend High School for Boys (secondary school, about 1.7 km)
- Belfairs Academy (secondary school, about 2.2 km)
- St Bernard's High School (secondary school, about 2.7 km)
- Cecil Jones Academy (secondary school, about 4.3 km)
Browse: Secondary schools in Southend-on-Sea
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