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St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
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- Wolverhampton WV14 7BL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils usually make good progress with their learning, although this is not consistent across all classes.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and show respect towards staff and each other.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and use this to clearly explain new ideas to pupils.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers enthusiastically embrace the new ways of working and adapt effectively to meet the needs of pupils.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teaching does not consistently address gaps in knowledge or help pupils to remember what they have learned.
Communication: The school communicates effectively through form time activities and regular updates.
Parent Satisfaction: Governors value the caring ethos and share the headteacher's vision for the school.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give views on Ofsted Parent View and get involved in school events.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act on concerns raised by pupils and parents promptly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have developed a new approach to teaching and learning and work closely with heads of department.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare, and pupils feel safe knowing staff will deal with any concerns raised.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There are effective safeguarding procedures and regular training for staff.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils get involved with a wide variety of clubs and trips.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive unbiased information and guidance about their next steps.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students are well supported in preparing for university or training.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers adapt the learning effectively to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
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St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1493 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 29% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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This institution is a part of the lengthy history of Catholic education in this nation.
The Archdiocese of Birmingham, which oversees the school, supports its Catholic character.
In the guise of a wholistic strategy for a person's development, St. Thomas More offers a distinctively Christian education.
In order to achieve our goal of fostering "a climate of gospel values where students can realise their full potential" academically, intellectually, morally, and socially, a person is encouraged to participate in the school's liturgical life in addition to working toward academic excellence. This helps to promote personal development and maturity.
Every school day starts with an Act of Worship, which may be a large-scale assembly for the entire year or smaller Form Tutor groups.
The preparation of engaging and meaningful prayers, assemblies, and meditations is encouraged for both students and staff.
Regular services of worship are held.
On the days specified by the RC Church and the Diocese of Birmingham, all students participate in Mass.
Throughout the Church's Liturgical Year, the Youth SVP Liturgy group, which is made up of both staff and students, offers meaningful and contemplative services.
The growth of a faith that embraces every member of our school community is prioritised.
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The Archdiocese of Birmingham, which oversees the school, supports its Catholic character.
In the guise of a wholistic strategy for a person's development, St. Thomas More offers a distinctively Christian education.
In order to achieve our goal of fostering "a climate of gospel values where students can realise their full potential" academically, intellectually, morally, and socially, a person is encouraged to participate in the school's liturgical life in addition to working toward academic excellence. This helps to promote personal development and maturity.
Every school day starts with an Act of Worship, which may be a large-scale assembly for the entire year or smaller Form Tutor groups.
The preparation of engaging and meaningful prayers, assemblies, and meditations is encouraged for both students and staff.
Regular services of worship are held.
On the days specified by the RC Church and the Diocese of Birmingham, all students participate in Mass.
Throughout the Church's Liturgical Year, the Youth SVP Liturgy group, which is made up of both staff and students, offers meaningful and contemplative services.
The growth of a faith that embraces every member of our school community is prioritised.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17 | - | 18 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 29% | 63% | 29% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 6.50% | 11.60% | 10.50% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% | 32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 47.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 26.41% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 10.83% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 15.07% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.41 | 2.97 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 89.14% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 235 | 158 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 82.68% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 40.32% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 40.14% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.27% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.27% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.18% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.36 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 37.61% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 51.75% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 25.07% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 13.54% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 17.68% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.68 | 3.25 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 91.55% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 241 | 153 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 86.86% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 37.68% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 43.64% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.41% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.27% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.36% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.27% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.4 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% 6 | 35.08% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 5 | 52.62% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 25.96% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 6 | 12.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% 8 | 17.5% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.18 | 3.29 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 234 | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 86.9% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 34.71% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 43.43% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.19% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 8.43% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.05% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.52% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% 2 | 35.16% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 1 | 51% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 29.4% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 4 | 13.96% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 7 | 18.8% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.59 | 3.33 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 89.57% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 225 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 78.81% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 31.19% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 43.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.9% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.95% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.05% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.38 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 36.2% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 53.92% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 26.72% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 17.04% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 18.12% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 87.52% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 229 | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 68.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 29.52% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 44.52% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 6.81% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.67% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.76% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.54 | 26.26 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.97 | 23.16 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.50% | 7.17% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 129 | 157 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 67% | 60.78% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 6.11% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 18.17% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 12.06% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.88 | 30.7 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.11 | 27.01 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.1% | 11.34% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 150 | 192 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 64.72% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.78% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 11.78% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 12.56% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.38 1 | 24.34 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.67 2 | 24.85 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.7% | 7.81% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 119 | 170 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 63.17% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 10.22% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 12.17% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 9.11% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.67 1 | 24.15 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.61 2 | 23.53 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.6% | 6.29% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 10 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 14 | 15.26% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.95% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 10.79% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 5.21% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.14 | 25.94 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.66 | 26.03 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.3% | 7.29% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 12 | 19.26% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 6.79% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 14.05% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.05% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
