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St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall

State school · Willenhall, WV14 7BL
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,493 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,493 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Siobhan Bowen

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

OtherUnkn 23 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
St Giles Church of England Primary School 10 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston 9 %
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School 8 %
Field View Primary School 6 %
Old Church Church of England C Primary School 5 %
Woods Bank Academy 5 %
Barcroft Primary School 5 %
Stow Heath Primary School 4 %
Pinfold Street Primary School 4 %
Villiers Primary School 3 %
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy 3 %
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 3 %
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich 3 %
Fibbersley Park Academy 3 %
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall 2 %
County Bridge Primary School 2 %
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
74%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
52%
LA avg.
59%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
26.39
LA avg.
32.07
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
89
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.5 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,493
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Darlaston Lane
Willenhall
West Midlands
WV14 7BL
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Telephone: 01902 368798

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.st-thomasmore.walsall.sch.uk

Local authority: Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council

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School data & information St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall Darlaston Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV14 7BL
1,493 Pupil numbers
33 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
36 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
89 Number of teachers
30 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
52%
LA avg.
59%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
42.10
LA avg.
43.00
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.44 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 229 5
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 9
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 3
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 234 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 93 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 123 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 97 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 231 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 233 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 4
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 140 4
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
10%
LA avg.
18%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
26.39
LA avg.
32.07
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 23 C
Psychology GCE A level 45 C
Physics GCE A level 11 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 13 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 7 B
Mathematics GCE A level 24 B
History GCE A level 6 B
English Literature GCE A level 17 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 15 D
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 17 B
Chemistry GCE A level 10 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 12 B
Biology GCE A level 14 C
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 12 B
Accounting / Finance GCE A level 11 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.5 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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