ST THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC SCHOOL in Tyne and Wear, Blaydon-on-Tyne

Education Centre Information: St Thomas More Catholic School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Gateshead
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/01/2012
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 Hexham and Newcastle
Total Pupils: 1517
Number of boys: 699
Number of girls: 818
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

St Thomas More Catholic School opened as a secondary modern in 1967, and became comprehensive in 1978. It is situated in Blaydon to the west of Gateshead, overlooking the River Tyne. The school was one of the first in the country to introduce vocational courses into the sixth form, and it was the first technology college in the northeast. It has technology links with six secondary schools and more than 20 primary schools. It was chosen by the DfES to run a masterclass for gifted children, and to participate in a virtual classroom project that investigated the use of video-conferencing and applications sharing in distance-learning. Pupils are offered European exchanges and visits, as well as outward bound weekends. As part of the Excellence in Cities Initiative, the school has opened a City Learning Centre providing ICT facilities to schools and the community. Specialist Technology College Status. Over-subscribed, with 1.5 applications per place. Beacon Status (2000); Sportsmark; Investor in People Status (1996); Leading Edge Status (2003). 'Strong Christian ethos which pervades the school, binding people together and encouraging everyone to give of their best within an ordered and disciplined atmosphere'.

Address:

Address: Croftdale Road

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Postcode: NE21 4BQ
Tyne and Wear, Blaydon-on-Tyne.
Telephone: 0191 4990111

Website: http://www.stthomasmore.org.uk

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