Oldbury Academy vs St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 8.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oldbury Academy
Oldbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,193 students
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,193 students
| Measure | Oldbury Academy Oldbury, West Midlands | St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #425 of 493 | #153 of 493 |
| National rank | #3629 of 4,090 | #1708 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,193 | 1,193 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,193 | 1,193 |
| Free school meals | 53.6% | 48.4% |
| Capacity filled | 77% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.4 | 49.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.2% | 49.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50.2% | 68.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.26 | 4.27 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.9 |
| town | Oldbury | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | oldburyacademy.co.uk/ | www.stacs.org |
The verdict
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.2 vs 18.8).
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 Oldbury Academy better than St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School ranks higher (55.2 vs 18.8 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 Oldbury Academy and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Oldbury and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oldbury Academy: 1,193. St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School: 1,193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oldbury Academy and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School rank in West Midlands?
Oldbury Academy is 425th of 493 and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is 153rd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).