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Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy
Goodgraded 12/05/2023Ages 11–181,191 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Our Lady and St Chad 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 1,191 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/05/2023, Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 40.3 and 24% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Wolverhampton can view Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 12/05/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 840.4
England avg 45.1 · was 40.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths24%
England avg 45% · was 23% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths49%
England avg 65% · was 48% in 2023/24
EBacc entry4%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.23
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)C-
APS per entry 27.9
A-level grade (best 3)28.6
APS best 3: 28.6
AAB or better0%
Value added-0.59
Below average · 95% CI -0.9 to -0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake55.8%
Free school meals55.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language22.8%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled97%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.8%
Attendance92.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence21.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Wolverhampton
All schools in Wolverhampton →Fallings Park Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miSt Mary's Catholic Primary AcademyGood · 0.3 miMoreton SchoolGood · 0.4 miLow Hill Nursery SchoolOutstanding · 0.3 miBushbury Hill Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.5 miWhitgreave Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.4 mi
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