ST THOMAS MORE HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS in Essex, Westcliff on Sea

Education Centre Information: St Thomas More High School for Boys:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Southend-on-Sea
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 16/08/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Diocese of Brentwood
Total Pupils: 988
Number of boys: 916
Number of girls: 72
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Boys
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Background:

St Thomas More High School is a Roman Catholic school for boys aged 11-18 which was opened as a two-form entry school in September 1960. The school was extended in September 1973 to a four-form entry school and again in September 1996 to incorporate a sixth form. The school's accommodation consists of four religious education rooms and an oratory, five English rooms, five mathematics room, five computer rooms, seven science laboratories, three history and three geography rooms, four modern language rooms, five technology workshops, three art rooms, one music room, three practice rooms and a recording studio, hall/drama studio, one special needs room, two staff rooms, perfects' common room, dining room and a sports hall. There are three pitches attached to the school, one of which is a newly completed all-weather astroturf pitch. The school is bounded on two sides by playing fields belonging to two neighbouring grammar schools. A new sixth form centre was built in 1996. A wide variety of sports and athletic activities are available. These include swimming, golf, badminton, squash, archery, skating and weight training. The school has developed a strong tradition in music and drama and presents musical concerts and an annual school play. School visits abroad are an established tradition. The school aims to provide a Christian education for their sons within the discipline and traditions of the Catholic Church.