How many pupils does Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School have?

Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School has 836 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?

Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024).

How does Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.5 in 2025/26.

Is Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School is part of ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School?

Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School is located at Wood Green Road, Wednesbury, Sandwell, WS10 9QS.

Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School

Wood Green Road, Wednesbury, Sandwell, WS10 9QS

Good

Inspected 23 April 2024

Good

Ofsted

41.5

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

836

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School

Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School is an academy sponsor led in Wednesbury, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 836 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.5 (2025/26). 40.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 37.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Sandwell →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 836 / 900 (93%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 23 April 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

40.4%

Free school meals

37.4%

EAL

2.1%

SEN support

18.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

41.5

Attainment 8

140 pupils

27.1%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

48.6%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

19 students

10.5%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

65%

To higher education

21%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

86%

Sustained destination

82%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.7%

Overall absence

33.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

50.4

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

16.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

9.04

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.6 vs 2023/24

£51,261

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£9,115 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

1.9% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

5.5

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,765

Spend per pupil

£8,371

Income per pupil

54%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Wood Green Road, Wednesbury, Sandwell, WS10 9QS
Phone: 01215561488
Head Teacher: Helen Duffield
Website: www.stuart-bathurst.org.uk

Academy Trust

ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

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Catering assistant 15 hours per week (£13.28ph)

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Admin / HR

Exam Invigilators

PermanentFull time£13.26 Hourly · · £12.85 per hour

Closes 30 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School?: Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School is an academy sponsor led in Wednesbury, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School have?: Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School has 836 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?: Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024).
How does Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.5 in 2025/26.
Is Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School is part of ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School?: Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School is located at Wood Green Road, Wednesbury, Sandwell, WS10 9QS.

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