Norham High School vs St Thomas More Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norham High School
North Shields · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
498 students
St Thomas More Catholic High School
North Shields · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,660 students
| Measure | Norham High School North Shields, North East | St Thomas More Catholic High School North Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #146 of 185 | #56 of 185 |
| National rank | #3206 of 4,090 | #1422 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 498 | 1,660 |
| Pupils on roll | 498 | 1,660 |
| Free school meals | 63.6% | 28.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 100.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | 49.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.1% | 46.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.6% | 68.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.57 | 4.38 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.2 |
| town | North Shields | North Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.norhamhigh.org | stmacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.1 vs 24.6).
- •St Thomas More Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,660 students compared with 498.
- •Norham High School is a local authority school while St Thomas More Catholic High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Norham High School better than St Thomas More Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic High School ranks higher (61.1 vs 24.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Norham High School and St Thomas More Catholic High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between North Shields and North Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norham High School: 498. St Thomas More Catholic High School: 1,660. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norham High School and St Thomas More Catholic High School rank in North East?
Norham High School is 146th of 185 and St Thomas More Catholic High School is 56th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).