Thomas More Catholic School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Thomas More Catholic School
Address: Russell Hill Road
Town/City: Purley
County: Surrey
Postcode: CR8 2XP
Telephone Number: 02 0866 6251
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Head of School: Mrs Maryssa Dako
Capacity: 850
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 599 (60% boys & 40% girls)
Enrollment: 70% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 43.2%

Location and administration

URN: 101821
DfE Number: 306/5403
UKPRN: 10016014
UPRN: 200001190963
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Croydon (E09000008)
Constituency: Croydon South (E14001187)
Electoral Ward: Purley & Woodcote (E05011476)
Diocese: RC19(Archdiocese of Southwark)

Easting & Northing: 531024E, 162230N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 20' 40.9" N 0° 7' 12.07" W
Plus Code: 9C3X8VVH+VX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School (0.0km)
  2. Purley Nursery School (0.5km)
  3. Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) (0.7km)
  4. St David's School (0.7km)
  5. Laleham Lea School (0.9km)
  6. Cumnor House School (1.0km)
  7. The John Fisher School (1.0km)
  8. Wallington Primary Academy (1.1km)
  9. Harris Academy Purley (1.3km)
  10. Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School (1.4km)
Associated schools

Related school*

* Other schools occupying the same site, or related to this one through splits or mergers.
Governors

  • Mrs Elizabeth Budiar - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Headteacher Maryssa Dako - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Ms Dee Gill-Khursid - Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 November 2027.
  • Mrs Amanda Ikem - Governor. Appointed on 21 December 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 20 December 2025.
  • Mr Liam McGivern - Governor. Appointed on 17 February 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 February 2028.
  • Mrs Caroline Elizabeth Mushens - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Denis O'Donnell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Davina Stewart - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Miss Aisha Suleman - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 March 2028.
  • Mr Paul Thomas - Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 8 February 2027.
  • Ms Carol Wilson - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2028.