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St Edmund's Catholic Academy

St Edmund's Catholic Academy, Wolverhampton
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St Edmund's Catholic Academy

Compton Park, Compton Road West, Wolverhampton, WV3 9DU

A Good-rated secondary school in Wolverhampton.

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,128
Ages
11-18
FSM
44.6%
Attainment 8
50.1
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.1%
Basics 9-5
46.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
21.3%
EBacc APS
4.35
EBacc 9-5
12.0%
EBacc 9-4
14.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.78
A*-A Grades
25.0%
A*-B Grades
54.6%
AAB+ %
20.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 81 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About St Edmund's Catholic Academy

St Edmund's Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 53 responses), 87% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.1. The school has around 1,128 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Compton Park, Wolverhampton, WV3 9DU | More schools in Wolverhampton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Edmund's Catholic Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Nov 2019 — School remains Good
  3. Oct 2012 — Good (predecessor: St Edmunds Catholic School, A Specialist Mathematics & Computing College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Edmund's Catholic Academy

What is St Edmund's Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Edmund's Catholic Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about St Edmund's Catholic Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 53 responses): 87% of parents would recommend St Edmund's Catholic Academy.
What are St Edmund's Catholic Academy's latest exam results?
St Edmund's Catholic Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Edmund's Catholic Academy located?
St Edmund's Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton (WV3 9DU).
How many pupils attend St Edmund's Catholic Academy?
St Edmund's Catholic Academy has around 1,128 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Edmund's Catholic Academy with other schools?
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