Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School
URN: 147881 • Wednesbury WS10 9QS
Overview
- Name
- Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School
- URN
- 147881
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE ST JOHN BOSCO CATHOLIC ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Duffield (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01215561488
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wood Green Road, Wednesbury WS10 9QS
Summary
Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School, located in Wednesbury, is a mixed secondary academy that provides a distinctive Catholic education rooted in traditional Christian values. With a current enrolment of 836 students and a capacity of 900, the school emphasizes the development of the whole person—intellectually, spiritually, morally, and socially. The school’s motto, “Tien Ta Foy” or “Steadfast Faith,” reflects its commitment to fostering self-esteem and helping students reach their full potential.
The school promotes a calm and purposeful learning environment, where respect and community spirit are paramount. Teachers and support staff work collaboratively to ensure that every student can thrive academically and personally. The school actively engages with parents, primary schools, parishes, and the local educational authority to create a supportive network for students.
Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School also hosts open days, allowing prospective students and their families to explore the school’s facilities, meet staff and current students, and learn about the curriculum and extracurricular activities. This inclusive approach aims to provide a genuine insight into the school’s ethos and commitment to nurturing every child’s potential.
The school promotes a calm and purposeful learning environment, where respect and community spirit are paramount. Teachers and support staff work collaboratively to ensure that every student can thrive academically and personally. The school actively engages with parents, primary schools, parishes, and the local educational authority to create a supportive network for students.
Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School also hosts open days, allowing prospective students and their families to explore the school’s facilities, meet staff and current students, and learn about the curriculum and extracurricular activities. This inclusive approach aims to provide a genuine insight into the school’s ethos and commitment to nurturing every child’s potential.
Useful links
- Sixth Form Application Form (other)
- Online Payments (School Gateway) (other)
- Parentview (other)
- https://t.co/x1jfD9OwGR (other)
- e4education (other)
- Connexions Sandwell (other)
- GCSEPod (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Sandwell
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE ST JOHN BOSCO CATHOLIC ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 836
- Boys
- 414
- Girls
- 422
- FSM %
- 42.20
- Open date
- 2020-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 836 | 414 | 422 | 900 | 42.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 861 | 413 | 448 | 900 | 39.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 889 | 423 | 466 | 900 | 34.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 889 | 423 | 466 | 900 | 34.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 884 | 436 | 448 | 798 | 29.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 798 |
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