St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy, Wolverhampton
St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Wolverhampton, part of Manor Multi Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 66th-highest of the 68 schools in Wolverhampton with published results, and 13,747th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wolverhampton (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy in detail
St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy in its own words
In its own words: "St. Thomas' C of E Academy, located in the heart of Wednesfield is a thriving, one-form entry primary school with a rich cultural mix and deep connections to the local community and St. Thomas' Church."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 43% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 75% in Wolverhampton and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 67% in reading and 60% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 18 families put St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy as their first choice and 35 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy are Wood End Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 77% reading, 70% maths); Edward the Elder Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 91% reading, 84% maths); Wednesfield Technology Primary (0.4 miles); and Wodensfield Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 78% reading, 73% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy.
Wood End Primary SchoolEdward the Elder Primary SchoolWednesfield Technology PrimaryWodensfield Primary School
The trust
St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy is one of 9 schools run by Manor Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Willenhall Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bellamy Lane (adjacent), 130 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy issued 5 suspensions, 2.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy are Wednesfield Academy (0.4 miles), Central Learning Partnership (1 mile), Heath Park (1 mile) and Coppice Performing Arts School (1.1 miles).
Wednesfield AcademyCentral Learning PartnershipHeath ParkCoppice Performing Arts School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
31.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 67% to 63% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 60% to 43% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 73% to 63% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.8
Avg class size
23.0
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
9
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy.
- Progressive Sports @ Edward the Elder490m away · Not yet graded
- Progressive Sports @ Wodensfield690m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Wolverhampton's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy is in Wolverhampton; for families living there:
Apply to Wolverhampton for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 17
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 15 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wolverhampton is 24 (the median across 126 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
194 pupils
210 places
16 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wolverhampton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wolverhampton
Across Wolverhampton council
Places available
3,735
Applications
3,213
Got 1st preference
93.2%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Wolverhampton council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
30
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
18.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
205
Total Pupils
106
Boys
99
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
22.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,737
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,757
Per pupil
£1292k
Total funding
£102k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
10.2%
Persistent absence
186
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy
Questions parents ask about St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 63% reached the expected standard in reading and 43% did so in maths.
What is St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2023.
What is the catchment area for St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy is oversubscribed, Wolverhampton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy?
St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy?
Classes at St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy average 22.8 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy?
St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy has around 205 pupils on roll. 32% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy?
5% of sessions were missed at St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy in 2024/25. 10.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy?
Apply through Wolverhampton's coordinated admissions process, naming St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy: Progressive Sports @ Edward the Elder (490m away, registered, not yet graded) and Progressive Sports @ Wodensfield (690m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 15 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wolverhampton is 24 (the median across 126 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy?
St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy is at Mattox Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3TG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)