St Matthias School
URN: 104387 • Wolverhampton WV1 2BH
Overview
- Name
- St Matthias School
- URN
- 104387
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 44.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dean Coombes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01902556400
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Deans Road, Wolverhampton WV1 2BH
Summary
St Matthias School is a mixed community secondary school located in Wolverhampton, accommodating 843 pupils with a capacity of 885. The school is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals and families within the local community by fostering a supportive and respectful environment. The ethos of St Matthias emphasizes the development of knowledge, understanding, and positive attitudes among students, equipping them with essential skills for a successful future.
The curriculum at St Matthias is designed to challenge and engage students, promoting both academic achievement and personal growth. The school prioritises respect and kindness, encouraging students, staff, and parents to work collaboratively to create a nurturing educational atmosphere.
With a significant percentage of students (58.5%) eligible for free school meals, St Matthias is committed to addressing the diverse needs of its pupils. The school actively supports students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and provides various resources to ensure all learners can thrive. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at st-matthias.com.
The curriculum at St Matthias is designed to challenge and engage students, promoting both academic achievement and personal growth. The school prioritises respect and kindness, encouraging students, staff, and parents to work collaboratively to create a nurturing educational atmosphere.
With a significant percentage of students (58.5%) eligible for free school meals, St Matthias is committed to addressing the diverse needs of its pupils. The school actively supports students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and provides various resources to ensure all learners can thrive. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at st-matthias.com.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Car Parking Guidelines (download)
- School Prospectus (download)
- St Matthias (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Head Teacher's Welcome (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Wolverhampton Girls' High School (78.1)
- Wolverhampton Girls' High School (70.2)
- Highfields School (67.1)
- Heath Park (66.9)
- Highfields School (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Wolverhampton
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 885
- Pupils
- 843
- Boys
- 429
- Girls
- 414
- FSM %
- 58.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 843 | 429 | 414 | 885 | 58.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 878 | 450 | 428 | 885 | 54.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 867 | 450 | 417 | 885 | 47.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 867 | 450 | 417 | 885 | 47.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 852 | 452 | 400 | 863 | 44.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 828 | 429 | 399 | 863 | 36.50 |
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