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St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is a academy converter secondary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1190 pupils, and a capacity of 1239 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,190

Pupils

1,239

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is managed by Birmingham and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Birmingham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School — School Information

Full address
Wychall Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 8AP
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
47.1% of pupils
DfE URN
141835

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

Is St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School oversubscribed?

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is operating close to its capacity of 1239 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School?

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Birmingham before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School cover?

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is a secondary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School?

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.