The St Thomas the Apostle College
Secondary · Voluntary aided school · Ages 11–18 · London, Southwark
The St Thomas the Apostle College is a secondary school in London, Southwark for ages 11–18 (voluntary aided school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 6 November 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Hollydale Road, Nunhead, London, SE15 2EB
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Council
- Southwark
- Pupils on roll
- 1,140 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 45.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 13
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 6 November 2024
Strengths
- “The St Thomas the Apostle College is an inspiring, exciting, and highly successful school.”
- “Pupils, and students in the sixth form, want to come to school and thoroughly enjoy everything that is on offer.”
- “Their high levels of attendance and positive attitudes to learning are exemplary.”
To improve
- “The school’s focus is on expectation, rather than aspiration.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 4 December 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 72% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 61.7 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | B+ | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 181 first-preference applications, 150 offers in total, 117 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Southwark.
- Harris Academy Peckham 0.8 mi Not judged
- Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich 0.9 mi Outstanding
- Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich 1.0 mi Outstanding
- The Charter School East Dulwich 1.3 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
- City of London Academy (Southwark) 1.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Ark Walworth Academy 1.5 mi School remains Good
- Harris Academy Bermondsey 1.7 mi Not judged
- The Charter School North Dulwich 1.7 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published