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St Edmund's Catholic Academy
Goodgraded 19/03/2025Ages 11–181,128 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Edmund's Catholic Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Wolverhampton. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,128 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/03/2025, St Edmund's Catholic Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 47.2 and 49% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Wolverhampton can view St Edmund's Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 19/03/2025. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 850.2
England avg 45.1 · was 46.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths47%
England avg 45% · was 49% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths75%
England avg 65% · was 71% in 2023/24
EBacc entry21%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.35
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelB-
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 35.8
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 37.2
AAB or better20%
Retention98%
Value added+0.04
Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake45.6%
Free school meals45.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language26.6%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled94%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.9%
Attendance94.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence11.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Wolverhampton
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