St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall is a secondary school in Willenhall, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall currently has around 1461 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.6% boys and 47.4% girls. Around 40.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 40%. indian pupils make up about 21.5%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 53% who stay in school sixth forms and 36% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Darlaston Lane, Willenhall, WV14 7BL
Website: http://www.st-thomasmore.walsall.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01902368798
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Walsall
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Siobhan Bowen
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 104259

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 11/10/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1500
Number of Pupils: 1461
Number of Boys: 769
Number of Girls: 692

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9% 4%
Persistent absence: 26% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British40.00%584
Indian21.50%314
Other White9.90%144
African8.80%128
White and Black Caribbean4.30%63
Caribbean2.40%35
White and Asian2.30%34
Other Mixed2.20%32
Unclassified2.10%30
Other Asian1.40%21
Other Black1.20%18
Pakistani1.00%15
Other (any other ethnic group)1.00%14
White and Black African0.80%11
Bangladeshi0.60%9
Chinese0.30%4
Gypsy/Roma0.20%3
Irish0.10%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-0.57)
Of the 236 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 226 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.57
Town average
-0.59
Local authority average
-0.37
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
48%
Town average
38%
Local authority average
45%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
29%
Town average
26%
Local authority average
26%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
40.1
Town average
37.7
Local authority average
39.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.4
Town average
3.1
Local authority average
3.3
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
96%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rowley View Nursery School
149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU
4out of 4 1,631 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Edward's Nursery School
Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT
- not rated 2,432 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Bilston Nursery School
Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT
4out of 4 2,432 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woods Bank Academy
Rough Hay Road , Darlaston WS10 8NQ
3out of 4 871 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Rough Hay Primary School
Rough Hay Road , Darlaston WS10 8NQ
- not rated 871 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Green Acres Junior School
Lonsdale Road , WV14 7AE
- not rated 910 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Field View Primary School
Lonsdale Road , WV14 7AE
3out of 4 1,004 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Field View Primary School
Lonsdale Road , WV14 7AE
- not rated 1,004 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
Darlaston Lane , WV14 7BL
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Darlaston Community Science College
Herberts Park Road , Darlaston WS10 8QJ
- not rated 643 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Grace Academy Darlaston
Herberts Park Road , WS10 8QJ
3out of 4 643 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Moseley Park
Holland Road , WV14 6LU
- not rated 1,389 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Moseley Park
Holland Road , WV14 6LU
4out of 4 1,389 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City of Wolverhampton College
Wellington Road , WV14 6BT
- not rated 2,839 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bilston Community College
Westfield Road , WV14 6ER
- not rated 2,876 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
WV2 Education
74 New Road , WV13 2DA
- not rated 1,263 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)
Bilston Lane , WV13 2QJ
3out of 4 1,450 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bow Street School
Bow Street , Bilston WV14 7NB
- not rated 1,664 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Green Park School
Green Park Avenue , Stowlawn WV14 6EH
3out of 4 2,581 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
New Leaf School
Stroud Avenue , Willenhall WV12 4EG
1out of 4 3,272 yd Academy alternative provision sponsor led No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.