The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.9 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
49.9
6.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
7.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.05
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 207 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 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
- 1,190
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 47.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Head
- Principal Chris Martin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wychall Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 8AP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWychall Primary School
Primary · Very close
Fairway Primary Academy
Primary · 659m away
Kings Norton Nursery School
Nursery · 870m away
King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys
Secondary · 882m away
St Laurence Church Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Laurence Church Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
West Heath Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Kings Norton Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School a selective school?
No. St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School?
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School currently has 1,190 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School take?
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School?
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is in Birmingham, B38 8AP, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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