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St Thomas More High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Thomas More High School is a academy converter secondary school in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1206 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,206

Pupils

1,050

Capacity

115%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

St Thomas More High School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Thomas More High School is managed by Southend-on-Sea and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 1206 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Southend-on-Sea before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Thomas More High School — School Information

Full address
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0BW
Local authority
Southend-on-Sea
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
14.1% of pupils
DfE URN
137310

Other Secondary Schools in Westcliff-on-Sea

If St Thomas More High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Westcliff-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Thomas More High School

Is St Thomas More High School oversubscribed?

Yes — St Thomas More High School currently has 1206 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Thomas More High School?

St Thomas More High School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Southend-on-Sea before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Thomas More High School cover?

St Thomas More High School is a secondary school in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Thomas More High School?

St Thomas More High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.