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St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Wychall Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 8AP, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.8 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,190
Capacity
1,239
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 30% nationally. Sixty-eight percent of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and a significant 61% progress to university, though only 18% gain entry to top-third institutions. While the EBacc entry rate stands at 47%, parents may want to consider the school's overall GCSE performance and university progression when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2018Older 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. | 49.9 | Top 30% 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%. | 68% | Top 44% 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%. | 50% | Top 36% 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%. | 47% | Top 42% 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%. | 26% | Top 42% 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%. | 61% | 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%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 72 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.5%
Black African14.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.8%
Black Caribbean4.9%
White Other4.7%
Other3.7%
Asian Indian3.4%
Black Other2.4%
Mixed Other2.4%
Asian Chinese2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Asian Other0.7%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.41004, -1.94731 · B38 8AP
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN141835
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stacs.org
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2018.
Is St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School a good school?
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School scores 59.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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 Aquinas Catholic School in GCSEs?
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.9. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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