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St Edmund's Catholic Academy
Compton Park, Compton Road West, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 9DU, Wolverhampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.7 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,128
Capacity
896
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
126%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and an impressive 81% of students progressing to university, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 29% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 87% recommending the school, although the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 21%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18, preparing them well for future educational opportunities.
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Last inspected: 17 October 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 50.2 | Top 29% 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%. | 75% | Top 27% 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%. | 47% | Top 43% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 81% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 22% | Above avg |
Based on 72 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (53 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child makes good progress
93%
School has high expectations
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child feels safe
87%
My child is happy
87%
Behaviour is good
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
School supports development
83%
School keeps me informed
77%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British29.1%
Black African16.8%
Asian Indian12.1%
White Other10.2%
Asian Pakistani6.6%
Asian Other5.1%
Mixed Other3.6%
Black Caribbean3.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Other2.0%
Black Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.59034, -2.16220 · WV3 9DU
School details
Local authorityWolverhampton
RegionWest Midlands
URN139891
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stedmundscloud.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Edmund's Catholic Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Edmund's Catholic Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2012.
Is St Edmund's Catholic Academy a good school?
St Edmund's Catholic Academy scores 69.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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 Edmund's Catholic Academy?
Based on 53 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Edmund's Catholic Academy receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Edmund's Catholic Academy in GCSEs?
St Edmund's Catholic Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.2. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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