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St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personPrincipal Chris Martin

corporate_fareLUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY

location_onBirmingham, B38 8AP

language Visit Website phone 1214644643

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,168

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Attainment 8

49.9

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GCSE Rank

#23 in Birmingham

#945 of 3,216 nationally

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St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is a Academy converter secondary school in Birmingham, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is an academy converter in Birmingham, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY. The school has approximately 1,190 pupils on roll, of whom 50% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.9, placing the school #23 in Birmingham and #945 of 3,216 nationally. 49.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 22.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 47.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 22.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.05 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

49.9

Grade 5+ E&M

49.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)22.7%

Entering EBacc46.80%

EBacc APS4.27

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.6

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38.50%

EBacc APS4.51

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40%

EBacc APS4.08

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS4.23

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40%

EBacc APS4.17

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS3.92

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*9.8%

Achieving A*–A22.7%

Achieving A*–B47.0%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate87.2%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.43

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate88.70%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate94.40%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate95.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

01 May 2024

Inspection Report

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07 November 2018

Inspection Report

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08 April 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2018-11-07

Exempt School Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-09-27

None Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.2%(38 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,190 pupils. During this period, there were 51 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,190	51	4.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,210	58	4.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,154	53	4.6%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,172	50	4.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,180	74	6.3%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,161	85	7.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,168	73	6.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,161	55	4.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,148	84	7.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,168	170	14.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,163	125	10.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,162	111	9.6%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,155	55	4.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,149	93	8.1%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,147	2	0.2%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,147	112	9.8%	3.2%	3
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,166	114	9.8%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,164	87	7.5%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,169	104	8.9%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,172	70	6.0%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,155	82	7.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,149	69	6.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,152	105	9.1%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,150	42	3.7%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,151	36	3.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,160	27	2.3%	3.1%	5

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 52 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 51 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 45 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 16 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 9 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

79.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree50%

agree34%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree34%

agree36%

disagree19%

strongly disagree7%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree34%

agree28%

disagree5%

strongly disagree16%

don't know2%

not applicable16%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes28%

no72%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree13%

agree56%

disagree19%

strongly disagree13%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree64%

agree28%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree29%

disagree5%

strongly disagree7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree47%

agree33%

disagree12%

strongly disagree9%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree41%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree40%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree43%

agree19%

disagree21%

strongly disagree7%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes76%

no24%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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