St Thomas More High School

Selective

Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

St Thomas More High School is an all-boys Catholic school with a selective grammar stream, promoting academic and personal development.

Exam Board

CSSE

Competition Ratio

Medium

Key Dates (2026 Entry)

  • 1Open Evening: September
  • 2Registration Deadline: July (via CSSE) & SIF Deadline
  • 3Entrance Exam: September (Year 6)
  • 4National Offer Day: March 1st

How to Prepare

Focus on CSSE exam preparation for English and Maths.

Complete practice papers under timed conditions.

Remember to complete the SIF in addition to the CAF.

Contact Information

Address

Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex SS0 0BW

Phone

01702 344933

Email

office@st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk

Website

https://www.st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk/

Admission Guidelines

Entry to the selective stream requires sitting the CSSE 11+ exam.

Catchment Area

Primarily local Catholic parishes, but selective stream is open to those who pass the CSSE 11+.

Application Procedure

Register for the CSSE exam, submit a CAF to the local authority, and provide a SIF to the school.