St Thomas the Apostle

[fleurie]

Hallo,

I wondered if anyone had a child at STAC and was able to give any up to date insight. It is one of our choices for sixth form for our son. I was really impressed with the facilities, the teaching and the calm atmosphere, but am a bit concerned about how my atheist son will manage the religious elements and also whether it feels unnecessarily strict.

I'd be very grateful for any thoughts.

[Ann Wolf]

Hello,

This school is really welcoming whatever your beliefs. They are strict but fair. Also the sixth form offers a more independent approach to studying.

[speakwithmaria]

You can alway follow advice from Humanists UK - I think they have a campaign focussing on the idea of teaching young people to be curious about beliefs that means also learning about various religions https://humanists.uk

[jazzer]

If you take a look at the schools Ofsted performance, it has come on leaps and bounds from were it was performing academically. In the most recent Ofsted inspection now four year's ago, it was graded by Ofsted as being Outstanding in all categories, that is phenomenal and demonstrates how far the school has progressed at giving its pupils the opportunity to meet and exceed their expectations. Bearing in mind where the school is in Peckham, in south east London, that makes it even more of a success story.

I went there as a pupil in the 1970's, so to see how well it is doing, fills me with joy.

[mika1336]

My son started in Stac from September. He loves it. Very strict but they look after the boys very well. Feed them well too. Six form is mixed and lots of siblings joining. I’m hoping my daughter will go sixth form there when she will graduate her school.