St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy
Wolverhampton, WV11 3TG · Wolverhampton · primary school
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54th of 62 primary schools in Wolverhampton we can score, 72 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.8/10 against 2,170 of them, against 2.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Timestables, Mindfulness, and Colouring clubs, or play Football, Soccer 2000, and Dodgeball. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in reading? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
St Thomas’ Church of England Primary Academy is described as a “happy and welcoming place” with a strong “community spirit” where pupils are “proud to attend.” The inspection found that leaders have developed a “broad and ambitious curriculum” which enables most pupils to achieve well, supported by high expectations for behaviour and personal development.
Strengths
- The school fosters a positive environment where pupils are “polite and courteous,” show “respect towards one another,” and feel safe.
- Reading is a “high priority,” with an “effective reading curriculum” ensuring most pupils are “fluent readers” by the end of Year 2.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “thrive and take part fully in school life,” accessing the same curriculum with helpful adjustments.
- The “wider curriculum engages pupils,” offering enrichment opportunities such as trips to local museums that bring learning to life.
- Staff feel “well supported,” with leaders being “excellent at supporting workload and well-being of all staff.”
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ subject knowledge is “not as strong in a few subjects as it is in others,” meaning pupils do not make as much progress in these areas; leaders must check the impact of training to ensure positive differences in long-term learning.
- Leaders have not fully implemented a “rigorous approach to ensuring all pupils attend regularly,” resulting in some pupils missing too much school; effective strategies to improve attendance must be fully in place.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff receiving regular training and leaders ensuring that “safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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