The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
41.4
2.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
10.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.02
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
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 236 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 133 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,461
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 40.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Head
- Mrs Siobhan Bowen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Darlaston Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV14 7BL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGrace Academy Darlaston
Secondary · 589m away
Old Church Church of England C Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston
Primary · 1.0km away
WV2 Education
Independent · 1.2km away
Pinfold Street Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Moseley Park
Secondary · 1.3km away
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall a selective school?
No. St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall?
St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall currently has 1,461 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall take?
St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall?
St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall is in Willenhall, WV14 7BL, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall have a sixth form?
Yes, St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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