The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.4
3.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
17.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
4%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.58
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 203 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 95 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,191
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 54.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Louisa Craig (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Old Fallings Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 8BL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady and St Chad Catholic Sports College
Secondary · Very close
Fallings Park Primary School
Primary · Very close
Low Hill Nursery School
Nursery · 434m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 500m away
Whitgreave Primary School
Primary · 590m away
Moreton School
Secondary · 679m away
Bushbury Hill Primary School
Primary · 730m away
D'Eyncourt Primary School
Primary · 867m away
Questions parents ask
Is Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy a selective school?
No. Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy?
Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy currently has 1,191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy take?
Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy?
Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy is in Wolverhampton, WV10 8BL, in the Wolverhampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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