Grace Academy Darlaston vs St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 589 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grace Academy Darlaston
Wednesbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,059 students
St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
Willenhall · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,464 students
| Measure | Grace Academy Darlaston Wednesbury, West Midlands | St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall Willenhall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #403 of 493 | #349 of 493 |
| National rank | #3378 of 4,090 | #3058 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,059 | 1,464 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,059 | 1,464 |
| Free school meals | 56.2% | 41.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.2 | 41.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.7% | 31.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.1% | 49.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | 3.24 |
| A level points per entry | 25.0 | 28.4 |
| town | Wednesbury | Willenhall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk/ | www.st-thomasmore.walsall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.1 vs 22.1).
- •St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall is the larger school with 1,464 students compared with 1,059.
- •Grace Academy Darlaston is a academy school while St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Grace Academy Darlaston better than St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall ranks higher (28.1 vs 22.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Grace Academy Darlaston and St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall?
About 589 m in a straight line, between Wednesbury and Willenhall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grace Academy Darlaston: 1,059. St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall: 1,464. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grace Academy Darlaston and St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall rank in West Midlands?
Grace Academy Darlaston is 403rd of 493 and St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall is 349th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).