St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
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Attainment 8 of 41.4 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 46%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.44
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.62, -0.25]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 237 | 41.4 | — | 45.6% | 8.9% | 3.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 238 | 42.1 | -0.44 | 49.2% | 42.9% | 3.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 236 | 40.1 | -0.57 | 43.0% | 48.0% | 3.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 242 | 43.6 | -0.36 | 55.0% | 34.0% | 3.7 |
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Other secondary schools in Walsall for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 104259 |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Siobhan Bowen |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | WV14 7BL |
| Latest pupils | 237 |
| FSM eligible | 40.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Darlaston Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV14 7BL
http://www.st-thomasmore.walsall.sch.uk/View local authority page1902368798| DfE number | 5401 |
| UKPRN | 10006262 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 3 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 24 Nov 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 11 Oct 2022 |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2022 |