St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
URN: 104259 • Willenhall WV14 7BL
Overview
- Name
- St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
- URN
- 104259
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Siobhan Bowen (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01902368798
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Darlaston Lane, Willenhall WV14 7BL
Summary
St Thomas More Catholic School is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school located in Willenhall, Walsall, with a current enrollment of 1,461 students, slightly below its capacity of 1,500. The school operates under the Archdiocese of Birmingham, emphasizing a holistic education rooted in Gospel values. The mission of the school is to foster responsible, caring, and confident individuals while promoting academic excellence and moral development.
The curriculum at St Thomas More includes the National Curriculum alongside a range of additional courses and extracurricular activities. The school aims to create a supportive environment that nurtures intellectual, creative, and moral growth. Students are encouraged to engage in community life and develop enterprise skills through interactions with local businesses.
The school places a strong emphasis on its Catholic ethos, incorporating regular acts of worship, community Masses, and special assemblies throughout the academic year. This commitment to spiritual development is complemented by a diverse, multicultural community that welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds.
The curriculum at St Thomas More includes the National Curriculum alongside a range of additional courses and extracurricular activities. The school aims to create a supportive environment that nurtures intellectual, creative, and moral growth. Students are encouraged to engage in community life and develop enterprise skills through interactions with local businesses.
The school places a strong emphasis on its Catholic ethos, incorporating regular acts of worship, community Masses, and special assemblies throughout the academic year. This commitment to spiritual development is complemented by a diverse, multicultural community that welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds.
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Nearby alternatives
- Pool Hayes Academy (56.3)
- Pool Hayes Arts and Community School (45.2)
- Willenhall School Sports College (45.2)
- Willenhall E-ACT Academy (41.6)
Key details
- LA
- Walsall
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1500
- Pupils
- 1461
- Boys
- 769
- Girls
- 692
- FSM %
- 40.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1461 | 769 | 692 | 1500 | 40.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1493 | 785 | 708 | 1500 | 36.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1470 | 758 | 712 | 1500 | 30.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1470 | 758 | 712 | 1500 | 30.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1477 | 751 | 726 | 1500 | 27.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1499 | 757 | 742 | 1475 | 23.90 |
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