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St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
Goodgraded 11/10/2022Ages 11–181,461 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Willenhall, within the Walsall local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,461 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/10/2022, St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 42.9 and 38% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Willenhall can view St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 11/10/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 841.4
England avg 45.1 · was 42.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths32%
England avg 45% · was 37% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths49%
England avg 65% · was 52% in 2023/24
EBacc entry9%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.24
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-level28.4
A-level grade (point score)28.4
A-level grade (best 3)31.3
APS best 3: 31.3
AAB or better6%
Retention94%
Value added+0.02
Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake37.9%
Free school meals37.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language35.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled101%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.0%
Attendance91.0%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence26.0%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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