St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Academy converter secondary school in Buxton (Derbyshire).
Attainment 8
42.1
▼ 4.1 England 2025/26 provisional: 46.2
2025/26 provisional
English & maths 5+
38.6%
▼ 8pp England 2025/26 provisional: 46.3%
2025/26 provisional
Attendance rate
91.7%
▲ 0.1pp England 2024/25: 91.6%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
20.9
▲ 4.2 England 2025/26: 16.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
33.4%
▲ 6pp England 2025/26: 27.3%
school census 15/01/2026
Teacher turnover
19.9%
▲ 6pp England 2024/25: 14.2% (secondary schools)
2024/25
Capacity
90%
407 / 450 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Ofsted
No overall grade
inspected Jun 2025
Uniform at a glance
7Items named
3Colours named
Items
JumperShortsSkirtSocksTieTightsTrousers
Colours
- Black
- Maroon
- White
Found on the school website by WhatSchool, February 2026. Not verified; the school website is the authority. School uniform page
From the uniform policy
iLines taken from the school's uniform page; some lines may be missing or out of order. Found on the school website by WhatSchool, February 2026. Not verified; the school website is the authority.- Uniform and Equipment
- Dress Code and Equipment
- We appreciate the support that we receive from parents, carers and pupils to maintain the high standard of uniform at St Thomas More CVA.
- Our Mission Statement states that we have “expectations of the highest possible standards in all things for all pupils…”
- At St Thomas More, we are proud to wear our uniform. It contributes to our sense of belonging and our aspiration to #BeMore
- All items in bold can only be purchased from our uniform suppliers.
- Uniform Suppliers
- King Edward Road,
- Tel: 01625 500552
- Email: uniform@classworx.co.uk
- School Tie (clip-on for all years)
- White (plain shirt (tucked into waistband of trousers/skirts) After May half-term, short sleeves shirts may be worn.
Guides for parents
All guides- School uniform: costs, rules and helpThe new limit on branded items from September 2026, what schools must do, and where to get help.