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School · SecondaryiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Governor records: Get Information about Schools, as at 25 October 2026.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

St Matthias School

Community secondary school in Wolverhampton (Wolverhampton).

Attainment 8
36.9
▼ 9.3 England 2025/26 provisional: 46.2
2025/26 provisional
English & maths 5+
23.9%
▼ 22pp England 2025/26 provisional: 46.3%
2025/26 provisional
Attendance rate
90.5%
▼ 1pp England 2024/25: 91.6%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
10.8
▼ 5.9 England 2025/26: 16.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
64.6%
▲ 37pp England 2025/26: 27.3%
school census 15/01/2026
Teacher turnover
11.7%
▼ 3pp England 2024/25: 14.2% (secondary schools)
2024/25
Capacity
91%
805 / 885 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Ofsted
No overall grade
inspected Dec 2024

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

St Matthias School works to improve the lives of individuals and families in our community. To do this we will help each young person develop knowledge and understanding, a positive attitude to themselves and others and the skills to help them enjoy a successful life.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Awards

2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
  • Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion

Key facts

URN
104387
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Ages
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Wolverhampton
Constituency
Wolverhampton South East
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Governing body (13 current, 1 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs susan MooreChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2029
Ms Zoe Stuart FormerChair of GovernorsNominated by LA and appointed by GBsince 2021 · term ended 2026

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Reece MincherGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Balvinder BelkhuGovernorElected by school staffsince 2024 · until 2028
Mr Peter TarbuckGovernorParent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidatessince 2024 · until 2028
Ms Jane FrancisGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Ms Laura GriffithsGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Mr James McCannGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr James LewisGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr John PatersonGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Emma Elizabeth SmithGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Susan MooreGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2021 · until 2029
Mrs Rachel DickinsGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2021 · until 2029
Headteacher Dean CoombesGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2008

Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record