The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.2 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (126% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.2
6.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
4.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.04
Band 3Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 193 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 96 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
- 1,128
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 44.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Maggie Hazeldine (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Compton Park, Compton Road West, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 9DU
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is St Edmund's Catholic Academy a selective school?
No. St Edmund's Catholic Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend St Edmund's Catholic Academy?
St Edmund's Catholic Academy currently has 1,128 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Edmund's Catholic Academy take?
St Edmund's Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Edmund's Catholic Academy?
St Edmund's Catholic Academy is in Wolverhampton, WV3 9DU, in the Wolverhampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Edmund's Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, St Edmund's Catholic Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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