Thomas More Catholic School
Voluntary aided school in Purley, Croydon.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Age range | 11 to 18 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 599 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 850 |
| Free school meals | 43.20% |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Address | Russell Hill Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2XP |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://www.tmore.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 02086686251 |
| URN | 101821 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 16 October 2024, outcome: Standards maintained.
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Nearby schools
- The John Fisher School (secondary school, about 1.0 km)
- Harris Academy Purley (secondary school, about 1.3 km)
- Wilson's School (secondary school, about 1.7 km)
- Wallington High School for Girls (secondary school, about 2.0 km)
- Woodcote High School (secondary school, about 2.1 km)
- Riddlesdown Collegiate (secondary school, about 3.0 km)
- Oaks Park High School (secondary school, about 3.3 km)
- Wallington County Grammar School (secondary school, about 3.4 km)
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.