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St Matthias School
Deans Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 2BH, Wolverhampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.6 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
843
Capacity
885
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, although its GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.6 indicates room for improvement compared to national averages. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 53%, while 32% reach grade 5 or above, highlighting a mixed performance. Parental satisfaction appears limited, with only 50% of parents recommending the school, suggesting that prospective families may want to consider this aspect when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality 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. | 40.6 | Bottom 23% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 19% 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 22% 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%. | 56% | Top 39% 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%. | 27% | Top 39% UK |
Parent View (32 responses)
★★★★★2.7
Good range of subjects
75%
My child feels safe
69%
Good range of extra-curricular
69%
My child is happy
63%
School has high expectations
59%
Behaviour is good
56%
My child makes good progress
53%
Progress is communicated
53%
I'd recommend this school
50%
School supports development
50%
School keeps me informed
44%
School responds to concerns
38%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.2%
Asian Indian12.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.10.2%
Black African9.5%
White Other6.0%
Black Caribbean3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Other1.7%
Other0.7%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.58554, -2.08754 · WV1 2BH
School details
Local authorityWolverhampton
RegionWest Midlands
URN104387
School typeCommunity school
Websitest-matthias.com
Frequently asked questions
What is St Matthias School rated by Ofsted?
St Matthias School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is St Matthias School a good school?
St Matthias School scores 11.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Matthias School?
Based on 32 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Matthias School receives a satisfaction score of 54% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Matthias School in GCSEs?
St Matthias School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.6. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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