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St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
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- Birmingham B38 8AP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress in almost all subjects, particularly strong in Years 7 and 8.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well-behaved and have excellent attitudes to learning.
Academic Progress: Pupils overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is generally strong with quick and effective issue resolution
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to provide high-quality explanations.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers ensure that acquiring and remembering key knowledge is central in lessons.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge
Current Educational Practices: Teaching adapts to support achievement
Strengths and Challenges: Strong teaching in sixth form, recent staffing issues addressed
Strengths and Challenges: Some teaching remains less effective; activities can be too easy or too hard for pupils.
Opportunities for Involvement: School offers many opportunities including school trips and extra-curricular activities.
Communication: Regular tutor sessions provide a comprehensive personal, social, health and economic education programme.
Parent Satisfaction: The great majority of parents agree that the school deals well with safeguarding issues.
Opportunities for Involvement: Plethora of clubs and productions available
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal with any concerns they receive swiftly and appropriately.
Actions for Quality Improvement: New procedures and demanding curriculum implemented to improve overall quality.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act swiftly and precisely on concerns
Actions for Quality Improvement: High expectations guide improvements
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and well cared for in school. Leaders ensure procedures are clear and well understood.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: A highly effective safeguarding team coordinates support for all vulnerable pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Catholic ethos supports personal development
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extracurricular clubs and activities, including school trips locally and abroad.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students take part in a wide range of activities which supplement their studies effectively.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils benefit from many opportunities for outdoor activities, contributing to their overall development.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of sporting and creative clubs provided
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Wider curriculum promotes balance
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers education helps students choose appropriate courses and informs them about options post Year 11 and Year 13.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students achieve well in the sixth form and benefit from a wide range of non-qualification activity.
Career Counselling Services: Effective advice on career paths provided
Preparation for Sixth Form: Strong teaching but popular courses missing temporarily
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are well supported by teachers and a strong leadership team.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Swift and effective interventions help success
Subjects Offered: Provisional results show pupils making good progress in almost all subjects. Strong performance in languages and good progress in English.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects at key stage 3
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St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1172 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 47% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.5 | - | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 47% | 98% | 63% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 5.90% | 35.00% | 19.40% |
| 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 | 0.17 | 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 | 48.0 | 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 | 47% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 44.69% | 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 | 40% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.08 | 2.94 | 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 | 95% | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 200 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.12% | 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 | 0.33 | 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 | 50 | 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 | 54% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 46.51% | 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 | 41% | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.23 | 3.02 | 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 | 90% | 92.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 187 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.22% | 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 | 0.04 | 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 | 48.8 | 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 | 43% 3 | 29.84% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 5 | 43.52% | 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 | 40% | 30.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 2 | 13.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% 10 | 19.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.17 | 2.95 | 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 | 92% | 92.99% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 193 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 89.72% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 34.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 34.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 9.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.49% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.59% | 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 | -0.15 | 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 | 46.3 | 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 | 40% 1 | 28.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 1 | 41.81% | 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 | 32% | 28.92% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 9 | 12.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 8 | 17.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.92 | 2.88 | 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 | 93% | 90.88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 199 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 80.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 27.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.1% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 1.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 0.89% | 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 | -0.18 | 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 | 45.3 | 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 | 39% | 29.99% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 43.66% | 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 | 44% | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 16.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 18% | 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 | 94% | 85.6% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 185 | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 40.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 28.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 33.19% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.48% | 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 | 29.92 | 28.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.88 | 28.08 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.90% | 12.4% | 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 | 59 | 183 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 67.68% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 3.64% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 13.79% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 10.34% | 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 | 35.06 | 30.92 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.43 | 30.39 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.0% | 17.43% | 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 | 68 | 233 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 70.09% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 2.74% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 9.62% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 12.15% | 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 | 33.91 4 | 26.82 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.96 4 | 25.77 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.9% | 10.81% | 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 | 76 | 213 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 67.85% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 4.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 13.04% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 8.87% | 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 | 29.68 | 25.97 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.09 7 | 25.47 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.6% | 10.02% | 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 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 18.54% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.39% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 9.48% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.98% | 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 | 29.58 | 22.71 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.35 | 23.22 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.7% | 9.57% | 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 | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 16 | 24.64% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 3.17% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 11.33% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.5% | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1