St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall

Secondary
Local authority maintained
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Darlaston Lane, Willenhall, WV14 7BLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall is a secondary school in Willenhall for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 133 schools in Walsall. It ranks 1st of 3 secondary schools in Willenhall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 October 2022, report published 24 November 2022

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

237 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score41.4

41.4, 4.7 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths31.6%

31.6%, 13.8 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths49.4%

49.4%, 15.4 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc8.9%

8.9%, 31.6 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.24

3.24, 0.85 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

93 students

Average point score per A level entry28.40

28.40, 6.6 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,464 pupils on roll, with places for 1,500

Eligible for free school meals37.9%

37.9%, 11.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language35.3%

35.3%, 13.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7.9%

7.9%, 6.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4%

4%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Grace Academy Darlaston	0.4 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 41.2
WV2 Education	0.7 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
Moseley Park	0.8 miles	Report card: Strong standard	Attainment 8: 44.8
Ormiston SWB Academy	1 mile	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 42.0
Gospel Oak School	2 miles	Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good	Attainment 8: 32.8

School details

School type: Voluntary aided school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Siobhan Bowen
Phone: 01902368798
Website: st-thomasmore.walsall.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Darlaston Lane, Willenhall, WV14 7BL
Local authority: Walsall
URN: 104259

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.