St Matthias School
Wolverhampton, WV1 2BH · Wolverhampton · secondary school
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18th of 20 secondary schools in Wolverhampton we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.7/10 against 102 of them, against 2.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 23.9 · 7 | 46% | 0.31 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.13 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 36.9 · 9 | 15% | 0.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Matthias School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.13 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 805 pupils against a stated capacity of 885. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific interventions are in place to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about St Matthias School
Overview
The report describes a school where ‘everyone belongs here’, characterised by a ‘calm and orderly environment’ and strong relationships. Inspectors found that staff are ‘passionate about working with pupils’ and that the curriculum now reflects ‘high aspirations’, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school provides a supportive setting where pupils feel safe and enjoy coming to school.
Strengths
- Teachers ‘explain new ideas clearly’ and use probing questions to deepen understanding, with effective strategies to help pupils remember key knowledge.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘supported well’ through clear instructions, visual aids, and effective use of teaching assistants.
- Reading skills are ‘carefully tracked’ with targeted support for weaker readers, fostering a culture where ‘many pupils enjoy reading’.
- Personal, social and health education is ‘carefully planned’, helping pupils become ‘responsible and respectful citizens’ through discussions on issues like bullying.
- The school offers a ‘well-structured careers programme’ and opportunities for pupils to develop leadership skills and cultural understanding.
Areas to improve
- Strengthen the curriculum and teaching in a few subjects where it is ‘not as effective as it could be’, ensuring consistent implementation.
- Ensure pupils have the necessary knowledge and skills to sustain their chosen education or training pathways, as ‘too few pupils currently move from the school into sustained education or training’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.9 |
| 2024/25 | 40.6 |
| 2025/26 | 36.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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