St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
URN: 103533 • Birmingham B38 8AP
Overview
- Name
- St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
- URN
- 103533
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clare Madden (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Wychall Lane, Birmingham B38 8AP
Summary
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school located in Birmingham, with a capacity of 1,239 students. As part of The Lumen Christi Catholic Multi Academy Company, the school places Christ at the centre of its community, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to live, love, and learn together. The school values diversity and promotes respect and celebration of individual differences among its students and staff.
The curriculum at St Thomas Aquinas is knowledge-based, designed to build upon prior learning and ensure a broad and balanced education. Emphasising memory and understanding, the school aims to equip students with the skills and qualifications necessary for their future while also nurturing their appreciation for art, literature, and music.
Pastoral care is a key focus, with a commitment to high standards of behaviour and uniform. The school strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students feel valued and loved, enabling them to become committed learners and exceptional individuals.
The curriculum at St Thomas Aquinas is knowledge-based, designed to build upon prior learning and ensure a broad and balanced education. Emphasising memory and understanding, the school aims to equip students with the skills and qualifications necessary for their future while also nurturing their appreciation for art, literature, and music.
Pastoral care is a key focus, with a commitment to high standards of behaviour and uniform. The school strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students feel valued and loved, enabling them to become committed learners and exceptional individuals.
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Nearby alternatives
- Handsworth Grammar School (76.3)
- Swanshurst School (74.9)
- Kings Norton Girls' School (73.3)
- St Paul's School for Girls (72.5)
- King Edward VI Aston School (72.1)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1239
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2015-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2011-09-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1239 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1239 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1239 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1239 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1239 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1239 |
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