Statutory Information
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Address / Contact Information
Student Absence Line
Contact Details
Wychall Lane
Kings Norton
Birmingham
B38 8AP
Tel: 0121 464 4643
Email: enquiry@stacs.org
Main Contacts
SEND Co-ordinator: Miss G. O'Reilly (Email: send@stacs.org)
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mrs C Linehan (Email: safeguarding@stacs.org)
Chair of Local Academy Committee: Mrs A. Duffy (Email: a.duffy@stacs.org)
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If you would like paper copies of any information on this website, please contact us at: enquiry@stacs.bham.sch.uk
St Thomas Aquinas is part of the Lumen Christi Multi-Academy Company. Click HERE for full details
Admissions
Admissions
We would like to welcome all parents and students who are interested in joining our community in year 7 in September 2022 and in the many years to come. On our website, you will find lots of information about our school, its community and the admissions process. You will find information on how to apply below. Use the links to the right of this page (or at the bottom, if viewing on a mobile) to find out more information including a virtual tour of the school under the Prospectus heading.
Prospectus
Virtual tour of the school
An introduction from our Principal, Mr Chris Martin
An introduction from our Assistant Principal, Ms Gill O'Reilly
Admissions Arrangements
Arrangements for September 2022 Admissions
Arrangements for September 2023 Admissions
Arrangements for September 2024 Admissions
Applications to Year 7 entry to St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School for September 2022 onwards
Please complete your application form online at:
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 31st October 2021.
Letter to Parents - Admissions 2022
Letter to Parents - Admissions 2022
Supplementary Information
Please complete the supplementary information form and return to the school before 31st October 2022.
Supplementary Information Form
*Please note that all Catholic Baptism certificates must be in English or be accompanied by a certified translation.
If you have applied online you will find out your school choice on 1st March 2023. If you have applied using a paper application then you should receive the decision in writing through the post on 2nd March 2023.
Appeals
If you wish to appeal against the schools decision not to offer your child a place then please put this request in writing and address it to:
Appeals
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Wychall Lane
Kings Norton
Birmingham
B38 8AP
School Admissions Appeal Timetable
In Year Admissions
An application can be made for a place for a child at any time outside the admission round and the child will be admitted where there are available places. An application should be made to the school by completing the in-year admissions application form which is available below. A hard copy of the application form can be obtained by contacting the school office at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School on 0121 464 4643 or by emailing enquiry@stacs.org
Completed application forms must be and returned to:
Admissions
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Wychall Lane
Kings Norton
Birmingham
B38 8AP
Where there are places available but more applications than places, the published oversubscription criteria, as set out in the admission arrangements for 2022/2023, will be applied. The full admission arrangements can be accessed from the button above ‘Applications to Year 7 2022’ or by contacting the school office to request a hard copy Parents are advised to read the admission arrangements carefully before making their application.
If there are no places available, the child will be added to the waiting list and further information relating to this will be included in the letter sent from the school advising you of the outcome of your application. Please see the admission arrangements for more details.
You will be advised of the outcome of your application in writing as soon as possible. Applicants must be informed of the outcome of their application within 15 school days of its receipt, but the aim is to notify applicants of the outcome of their application within 10 school days of its receipt.
You have the right to appeal to an independent appeal panel if your application is unsuccessful.
If you have any questions in relation to in-year admissions please contact the Main Office on 0121 464 4643.
You may also wish to discuss in-year applications with the local authority 0121 303 1888.
Once your application has been received you will receive written confirmation. If we require any additional information we shall ask for it at this stage.
Resources
Latest Ofsted Report
Catholic Schools Inspectorate (Latest Section 48 Report)
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School recently underwent a Section 48 inspection. It was carried out by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th December 2022. We are delighted to inform you that St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School was graded as “outstanding” in all areas! We encourage you to view the information below to find out more about this phenomenal achievement …
Catholic Schools Inspectorate - Section 48 Inspection Report Video - December 2022
Catholic Schools Inspectorate - Documents
Pupil Premium
What is Pupil Premium?
Pupil premium is additional funding for publicly funded schools in England to raise the attainment of disadvantaged students and close the gap between them and their peers.
(Gov.uk)
How does Pupil Premium fit in with our Mission Statement?
The Government's introduction of the Pupil Premium is in complete accord with the school's mission statement "Christ is the centre of our school community where we live, love and learn together." It also re-inforces the Catholic Church's social teaching which implores us always to pursue the "preferential option for the poor" in practical ways. Consequently, all members of staff and governors accept responsibility for those students recognised as 'disadvantaged’ and are committed to meeting their pastoral, social and academic needs.
Every child who is considered to be ‘disadvantaged’ is valued, respected and entitled to develop to his/her full potential, irrespective of disadvantage.
Pupil Premium Statement 2023-2024
Timings of the day
Timings of the Day
The gates open at 08:15am and close at 08:29am every day.
AM lineup begins at 08:30am every day.
There are no separate AM & PM registration periods on a Wednesday.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
| AM Registration | 08:30 |
| Period 1 | 09:05 |
| Period 2 | 10:05 |
| Break | 11:00 |
| Period 3 | 11:20 |
| Period 4 | 12:20 |
| Lunch | 13:15 |
| Period 5 | 13:45 |
| PM Registration | 14:50 |
| School Finishes | 15:00 |
Wednesday
| Period 1 | 08:30 |
| Period 2 | 09:30 |
| Break | 10:25 |
| Period 3 | 10:45 |
| Period 4 | 11:40 |
| Lunch | 12:35 |
| Period 5 | 13:05 |
| School Finishes | 14:05 |
Complaints Policy
Behaviour Policy
Curriculum Policy
Public Sector Equality Duty
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Financial Information
Schools Financial Benchmarking
No employees at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School have a gross annual salary over £100,000
SEND
Local Offer
Advice and Support
Communication and Autism
Education Psychology Help
KOOTH
Parent Link and Service Contact Link
Physical Difficulties Support
Requests for Paper Copies
If, as parent of a pupil attending this school, you would like a paper copy of any of the information above, we will provide this free of charge.
If you would like paper copy, please contact us at: enquiry@stacs.bham.sch.uk
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