The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.6
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
9.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
56%
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 175 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% 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, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 109 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 843
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 58.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Head
- Mr Dean Coombes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Deans Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 2BH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEast Park Primary School
Primary · 791m away
East Park Junior School
Primary · 791m away
East Park Academy
Primary · 791m away
Stow Heath Junior School
Primary · 970m away
Stow Heath Primary School
Primary · 970m away
Stowlawn Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Green Park School
Special school · 1.1km away
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Matthias School a selective school?
No. St Matthias School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Matthias School's Ofsted rating?
St Matthias School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Matthias School?
St Matthias School currently has 843 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Matthias School take?
St Matthias School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Matthias School?
St Matthias School is in Wolverhampton, WV1 2BH, in the Wolverhampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Matthias School have a sixth form?
No, St Matthias School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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