St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Address | Darlaston Lane, WV14 7BL |
| School Website | www.st-thomasmore.walsall.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1902368798 |
| URN | 104259 |
School Census
| Total | 1498 |
| Girls/Boys | 709/789 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.3%/52.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 34.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 468 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/10/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 11/10/2022 | Good |
| 23/02/2016 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 11/10/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/02/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11 October 2022 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 05 November 2019 | School inspection | View |
| 23 February 2016 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 20 March 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 07 January 2014 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 23 May 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 28 November 2012 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 17 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 18 January 2011 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 06 November 2008 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 10 October 2007 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 18 October 2004 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 49.20% |
| Entering EBacc | 42.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.62 |
| Progress 8 | -0.43 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 43% |
| Entering EBacc | 48% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.38 |
| Progress 8 | -0.57 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 55% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.68 |
| Progress 8 | -0.36 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 633 |
| As first preference | 258 |
| As second preference | 194 |
| As third preference | 108 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 203 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 636 |
| As first preference | 278 |
| As second preference | 196 |
| As third preference | 93 |
| Total Offers Made | 230 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 208 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.45% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 627 |
| As first preference | 303 |
| As second preference | 167 |
| As third preference | 95 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 209 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 577 |
| As first preference | 238 |
| As second preference | 203 |
| As third preference | 80 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 199 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 592 |
| As first preference | 246 |
| As second preference | 201 |
| As third preference | 84 |
| Total Offers Made | 241 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 205 |
| second preference offers | 25 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 607 |
| As first preference | 265 |
| As second preference | 202 |
| As third preference | 78 |
| Total Offers Made | 242 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 208 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 557 |
| As first preference | 221 |
| As second preference | 178 |
| As third preference | 87 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 199 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 541 |
| As first preference | 254 |
| As second preference | 143 |
| As third preference | 72 |
| Total Offers Made | 240 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 210 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 501 |
| As first preference | 254 |
| As second preference | 128 |
| As third preference | 70 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 220 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 502 |
| As first preference | 244 |
| As second preference | 130 |
| As third preference | 77 |
| Total Offers Made | 235 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 207 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 511 |
| As first preference | 248 |
| As second preference | 129 |
| As third preference | 76 |
| Total Offers Made | 234 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 206 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 65% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 31% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 12% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 42.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 20.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 8.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 44.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 19.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
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Woods Bank Academy
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