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St Thomas More High School

Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0BW
Part of: ASSISI CATHOLIC TRUST (Single-academy trust)
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St Thomas More High School
Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0BW
1,206 Pupils
1,050 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
14.10% FSM %
1,117 Boys
89 Girls
About St Thomas More High School

Located in Westcliff-on-Sea (SS0 0BW), St Thomas More High School is a boys-only Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18 with a Roman Catholic character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Southend-on-Sea.

It has 1,206 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: G Ackred.

Data for St Thomas More High School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Southend-on-Sea
Region East of England
Administrative District Southend-on-Sea
Parliamentary Constituency Southend West and Leigh
Ward Blenheim Park
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Boys
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor ASSISI CATHOLIC TRUST
Opened 17-08-2011
UKPRN 10034853
URN 137310
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Daniel Cauchi Chair of Local Governing Body 19/09/2023 18/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kimberly Case Local Governor 19/12/2024 19/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Anthony Crowley Local Governor 22/09/2023 21/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jo-Anna Fleming Local Governor 16/10/2024 16/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Alan Juniper Local Governor 26/06/2023 25/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Natalie Lowry Local Governor 14/10/2024 13/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lorraine Maclean Local Governor 02/11/2022 01/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Nerissa Sultana Local Governor 03/03/2025 02/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Claire Townley Local Governor 16/11/2022 11/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Father Jeffrey Woolnough Local Governor 17/10/2024 16/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
0.26 km • Westcliff-on-Sea
Other
Westcliff High School for Girls
0.31 km • Westcliff-on-Sea
Other
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
0.54 km • Leigh-on-Sea
Other
Darlinghurst Academy
0.62 km • Leigh-on-Sea
Other
Blenheim Primary School
0.67 km • Leigh-on-Sea
Other
The St Christopher School
0.75 km • Leigh-on-Sea
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St Thomas More High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea.
St Thomas More High School has 1,206 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.
St Thomas More High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at St Thomas More High School is: Non-selective.
Yes, St Thomas More High School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Thomas More High School is G Ackred.
St Thomas More High School is at Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0BW, in the Southend-on-Sea local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at St Thomas More High School: Has a sixth form.
St Thomas More High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
G Ackred
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0BW
01702344933
www.st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk
Location
SS0 0BW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137310
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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