Welcome
I am delighted to give you an insight into Thomas More Catholic School, a learning community, situated at the heart of the community in Purley where children learn about themselves, their relationships with their peers and other adults and their relationship with the world of work. This is a learning community underpinned by Gospel values where each person is valued and nurtured so that each one’s potential is reached. The ethos of the school enables all students to be supported and cared for as they grow into confident and independent young people able to take their rightful place in society.
Thomas More Catholic School is a vibrant and successful community where students enjoy learning; they are engaged and connect with the opportunities which are presented to them inside and outside the classroom. Our Science Specialist Status makes us one of the top 3% of schools in the country for the provision of Science education. Our GCSEs include Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Double Certificate Science, BTEC Science, Astronomy and Electronics. As well as ensuring academic success, our specialism ensures a vibrant and creative approach to learning and teaching.
Our Science Department works closely with our feeder primary schools to enable those young people to have an experience of carrying out investigative work and science experiments. They take part in our annual ‘Murder Mystery’ week and use forensic science methods to discover 'whodunnit'.
We are a consistently high performing comprehensive school enabling students of all abilities to fulfil their potential and achieve at the highest academic standards. The staff work enthusiastically to provide an extensive range of enriching experiences for the students, as learning outside the classroom is valued and encouraged; it is essential for their personal development and their enjoyment of school life and prepares them for the world of work.
Working in partnership with parents is a vital component to future success and I believe that the quality of co-operation and communication between school and home has a significant impact on the performance of young people.
Ms Mulchrone
