Compare Pool Hayes Academy and St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall and Willenhall E-ACT Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Pool Hayes Academy (Secondary) in Willenhall; St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall (Secondary) in Willenhall; Willenhall E-ACT Academy (Secondary) in Willenhall — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Pool Hayes Academy, St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall and Willenhall E-ACT Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter, voluntary aided school and academy sponsor led type located around Willenhall, West Midlands. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Pool Hayes Academy), published Jun 2022. The lowest is 3 (Willenhall E-ACT Academy), published Feb 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Willenhall E-ACT Academy (Feb 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,200, combined total ≈ 3,650, typical FSM 40–45%, range 40–45%–45–50%; spread across trusts such as Academy Transformation Trust and E-ACT.

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Attribute	Pool Hayes Academy WV12 4QZ	St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall WV14 7BL	Willenhall E-ACT Academy WV12 4BD
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Voluntary aided school	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Willenhall West Midlands WV12 4QZ	Willenhall West Midlands WV14 7BL	Willenhall West Midlands WV12 4BD
Latest Ofsted	2 15 Jun 2022	2 24 Nov 2022	3 5 Feb 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1084	1500	950
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Academy Transformation Trust	Walsall (335)	E-ACT
Website	www.poolhayes.attrust.org.uk	www.st-thomasmore.walsall.sch.uk	willenhallacademy.e-act.org.uk
Telephone	01902368147	01902368798	01902368221
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Pool Hayes Academy

WV12 4QZ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Willenhall
West Midlands
WV12 4QZ
Ofsted: 2 15 Jun 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Academy Transformation Trust
Website: www.poolhayes.attrust.org.uk
Telephone: 01902368147

St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall

WV14 7BL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Willenhall
West Midlands
WV14 7BL
Ofsted: 2 24 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Walsall (335)
Website: www.st-thomasmore.walsall.sch.uk
Telephone: 01902368798

Willenhall E-ACT Academy

WV12 4BD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Willenhall
West Midlands
WV12 4BD
Ofsted: 3 5 Feb 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: E-ACT
Website: willenhallacademy.e-act.org.uk
Telephone: 01902368221

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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