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St Matthias School
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- Wolverhampton WV1 2BH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Rapid improvement in progress; achievement is now good
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons and around the school is calm and purposeful
Qualifications and Training: All teachers have strong subject specialist knowledge
Current Educational Practices: Whole-school and individualised training focused on deepening learning
Strengths and Challenges: Leaders' ambition and rigorous monitoring have improved teaching quality
Opportunities for Involvement: Relations with parents are strong
Communication: High confidence in school leaders and staff from parents
Parent Satisfaction: 152 parents recommend the school to others
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior and most middle leaders have embraced change
Actions for Quality Improvement: Introduced new systems that have significantly improved outcomes
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly and effectively
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel very safe at school
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive activities including sports and additional learning sessions
Career Counselling Services: Strong feature of the curriculum from Year 8 onwards
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About Us
St Matthias School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 878 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1.
At this school, 30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A-
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B
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B+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 11.7 | - | 18 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 30% | 63% | 29% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | 10.50% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 29.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 43% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 19.96% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 7.07% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 10.21% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.50 | 2.73 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 91.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 153 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 88.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 35.77% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 39.91% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.55% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.68% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.27% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 34.5% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 49.58% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 22.54% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 10.73% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 15.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.81 | 3.07 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 92.77% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 148 | 123 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 90.05% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 35.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 40.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.59% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.45% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.41% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 16% 26 | 25.69% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 20 | 42.42% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 73% | 26.88% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 1 | 8.88% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 2 | 13.92% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.16 | 2.71 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 79% | 92.24% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 87 | 99 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 88.59% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 32.82% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 39.41% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.76% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.59% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.18% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.53% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 12 | 24.76% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 13 | 39.32% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 33% | 21.24% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 5 | 8.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 9 | 12.76% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.3 | 2.57 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 80% | 85.93% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 89 | 114 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 74.43% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 28.86% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 40.36% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.86% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.79% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.07% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.64% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 25.43% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 38.65% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 19.35% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 11.22% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 12.7% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 84.38% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 101 | 116 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 54.46% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 74% | 28.85% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 40.69% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.38% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.92% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.62% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
11 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Matthias School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1