Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy
Old Fallings Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 8BLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Wolverhampton for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 122 schools in Wolverhampton. It ranks 17th of 20 secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 March 2018, report published 23 April 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 May 2023
Pupils thrive and flourish at this inclusive and diverse school. Pupils are polite, well- mannered and respectful of all faiths and cultures. They feel safe at school and are proud to be a part of such a positive community. They are a real asset to the school. Bullying is rare, and pupils know whom to speak to if it happens. Staff have high expectations for pupils. Pupils live up to these expectations. The school's philosophy of 'Strong alone, but unstoppable together' permeates throughout the school, both in lessons and at social times. Many pupils take part in extra-curricular clubs, such as chess club, drone club, sports clubs and eco-club. The clubs are matched to pupils' interests, and fully include pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As one pupil said, 'There is something for everyone.' Leaders have prioritised pupils' welfare and well-being. Pupils who require extra support, guidance and nurturing are involved with forest school, the boxing academy and meditation. Local barbers also train pupils to cut hair at the school's very own salon. Some of these pupils have complex needs and some are pupils with SEND. All this work helps pupils to improve their self-esteem and confidence.
What the school should improve
- Some teachers do not make full use of the SEND information that leaders provide which details how to support pupils with SEND. As a result, lessons are not consistently adapted to take the learning needs of pupils with SEND into account. Leaders should ensure that all teachers consistently use the information to plan lessons which support the learning of pupils with SEND.
- Leaders have not ensured that all pupils read widely for pleasure. This means pupils do not fully develop their enjoyment of reading as well as they could. Leaders should provide opportunities for reading to be developed across all aspects of school life to embed a love of reading.
- Some teachers do not check that pupils understand the work before moving on. This means that gaps in their knowledge can widen. Leaders should ensure that good practice is shared across the curriculum so that all that all pupils progress well.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
209 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
22 students
Average A level grade C-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,222 pupils on roll, with places for 1,050
Schools near Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moreton School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 39.3 |
| Heath Park | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 49.3 |
| Thomas Telford University Technical College | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 53.7 |
| Ormiston NEW Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 35.7 |
| Wednesfield Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 44.9 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Louisa Craig
- Phone
- 01902558250
- Address
- Old Fallings Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 8BL
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- URN
- 141802
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.