St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy
87%
Capacity
208
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy
St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wolverhampton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 208 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Fiona Beardsley, it falls under Wolverhampton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10006th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 47th out of 60 in Wolverhampton.
St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 54 applications for 18 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy include ICT Suite, Library, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cross Country, Rounders, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Choir, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wolverhampton, St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Mattox Road, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV11 3TG |
| Headteacher | Fiona Beardsley |
| Local Authority | Wolverhampton |
| Number of Pupils | 208 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.5% |
| School Capacity | 208 / 240 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
10006th of 13,686
Nationally
1029th of 1,378
In West Midlands
47th of 60
In Wolverhampton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
53%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
54
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mattox Road, Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, WV11 3TG
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