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St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
Darlaston Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV14 7BL, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
27.1 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,461
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school serves a diverse student body of 1,461 and demonstrates solid performance in GCSEs, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 41.4, which places it in the top 73% nationally. While nearly half of the students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, particularly in the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities, which stands at 12%. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.4 | Bottom 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 49% | Bottom 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 32% | Bottom 20% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 9% | Bottom 10% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 6% | Bottom 10% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 60% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 129 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British40.0%
Asian Indian21.5%
White Other9.9%
Black African8.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.3%
Black Caribbean2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed Other2.2%
Asian Other1.4%
Black Other1.2%
Other1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.57327, -2.05344 · WV14 7BL
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN104259
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2022.
Is St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall a good school?
St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall scores 27.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall in GCSEs?
St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.4. 49% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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