St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Address | Wychall Lane, B38 8AP |
| School Website | www.stacs.org |
| Telephone | 1214644643 |
| URN | 141835 |
School Census
| Total | 1168 |
| Girls/Boys | 547/621 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.8%/53.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 18.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 497 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/11/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/11/2018 | Good |
| 27/09/2011 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 07/11/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/09/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 70.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 38.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.51 |
| Progress 8 | 0.61 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 65% |
| Entering EBacc | 40% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.07 |
| Progress 8 | 0.17 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 70% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.23 |
| Progress 8 | 0.33 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 817 |
| As first preference | 206 |
| As second preference | 149 |
| As third preference | 153 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 182 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 776 |
| As first preference | 170 |
| As second preference | 150 |
| As third preference | 157 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 157 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 736 |
| As first preference | 129 |
| As second preference | 141 |
| As third preference | 140 |
| Total Offers Made | 201 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 129 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 675 |
| As first preference | 111 |
| As second preference | 128 |
| As third preference | 111 |
| Total Offers Made | 174 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 111 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 19 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 824 |
| As first preference | 141 |
| As second preference | 161 |
| As third preference | 145 |
| Total Offers Made | 183 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 132 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 715 |
| As first preference | 124 |
| As second preference | 116 |
| As third preference | 154 |
| Total Offers Made | 204 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 124 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 709 |
| As first preference | 123 |
| As second preference | 128 |
| As third preference | 136 |
| Total Offers Made | 184 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 116 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 19 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 694 |
| As first preference | 146 |
| As second preference | 149 |
| As third preference | 137 |
| Total Offers Made | 209 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 141 |
| second preference offers | 41 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 612 |
| As first preference | 154 |
| As second preference | 156 |
| As third preference | 118 |
| Total Offers Made | 210 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 153 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 59% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 28% |
| no | 72% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 76% |
| no | 24% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 42.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 13.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 40.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 12.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 7.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Wychall Primary School
(0.20 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Middle Field Road, , B31 3EH
Fairway Primary Academy
(0.36 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Muirfield Gardens, , B38 8XQ
King's Norton Boys' School
(0.59 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Boys
Address: Northfield Road, , B30 1DY