Open State Secondary Roman Catholic Mixed

Thomas More Catholic School

Russell Hill Road, Purley, CR8 2XP
631 Pupils
850 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
39.20% FSM %
369 Boys
262 Girls
About Thomas More Catholic School

Located in Purley (CR8 2XP), Thomas More Catholic School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18 with a Roman Catholic character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Croydon.

It has 631 pupils on roll. School capacity: 850. Current headteacher: Maryssa Dako.

Data for Thomas More Catholic 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 Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Croydon
Region London
Administrative District Croydon
Parliamentary Constituency Croydon South
Ward Purley & Woodcote
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10016014
URN 101821
Data Last Updated 27-11-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Caroline Mushens Chair of Governors 01/09/2019 31/08/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Elizabeth Budiar Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Headteacher Maryssa Dako Governor 01/01/2023 31/12/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Gillian Douglas Governor 01/09/2021 30/08/2025 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Ms Dee Gill-Khursid Governor 06/11/2023 05/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Amanda Ikem Governor 21/12/2021 20/12/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Liam McGivern Governor 17/02/2020 16/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Denis O'Donnell Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Miss Rebecca Samura Governor 26/05/2023 25/05/2025 Elected by school staff
Ms Davina Stewart Governor 01/09/2025 01/09/2028 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Miss Aisha Suleman Governor 01/03/2025 01/03/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Paul Thomas Governor 09/02/2023 08/02/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Frequently Asked Questions
Thomas More Catholic School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Purley, Croydon.
Thomas More Catholic School has 631 pupils, with a capacity of 850.
Thomas More Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Thomas More Catholic School is: Non-selective.
Yes, Thomas More Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Head of School at Thomas More Catholic School is Mrs Maryssa Dako.
Thomas More Catholic School is at Russell Hill Road, Purley, CR8 2XP, in the Croydon local authority, London.
Sixth form at Thomas More Catholic School: Has a sixth form.
Thomas More Catholic School is currently open.
Contact
Head of School
Mrs Maryssa Dako
Russell Hill Road, Purley, CR8 2XP
Location
Quick Summary
URN 101821
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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