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St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Goodgraded 02/05/2024Ages 11–181,190 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Birmingham. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,190 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 02/05/2024, St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.6), an average Attainment 8 score of 52.2 and 56% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
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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 849.9
Progress 8+0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths50%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC+
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 34.9
Retention87%
Value added
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake46.6%
Free school meals46.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language17.8%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.6%
Attendance92.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher19.5
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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