The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
44.7
0.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
3.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
Source: 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 121 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 620
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 59%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Ms Katherine Marston (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Oxhill Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 8HH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 506m away
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth
Primary · 861m away
V.A.S.E Academy
Independent · 918m away
Rookery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Hamilton School
Special school · 1.1km away
William Murdoch Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Sandwell Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Oasis Academy Wattville
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is St John Wall Catholic School a selective school?
No. St John Wall Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St John Wall Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
St John Wall Catholic School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John Wall Catholic School?
St John Wall Catholic School currently has 620 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John Wall Catholic School take?
St John Wall Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St John Wall Catholic School?
St John Wall Catholic School is in Birmingham, B21 8HH, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John Wall Catholic School have a sixth form?
No, St John Wall Catholic School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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