SchoolScoresSt Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Huthill Lane, Great Wyrley, Walsall, WS6 6PG
01922 666335 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 July 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 13 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
29 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Walsall comparisons use the 35 of its 69 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 34 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 26th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 19th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 15th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 10th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 53% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 21 parents who had raised a concern 21st highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 30% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 14th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Walsall figures pool parents at the Walsall schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 124376), before it changed to its current form.
24% — 39 points below the Staffordshire average, and 38 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 24% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 41% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 41% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Staffordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 21 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 19 |
| Of those, offered a place | 19 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 38 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 69th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 50th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 65th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 66th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 9.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 49th lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 15% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 52nd lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 13% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 20.2% | 10.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 32nd lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 30th lowest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Lower than 55% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.51% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 89% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.6 | 21.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 89% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.6 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 45th highest of 69 state primary schools in Walsall. Higher than 20% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 13.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Moat Hall Primary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Glenthorne Community Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bridgtown Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Landywood Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Jerome Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Longford Primary Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gorsemoor Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Lukes CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas More Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 July 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 13 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Thomas More Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 24% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 38 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
90% of the 29 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend St Thomas More Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Thomas More Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 19 families put St Thomas More Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 21 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 19 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 152009.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.