St Dominic’s Grammar School

Independent

National rank

320

n/a

Rank last year

56%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

34.2%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Peter McNabb

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

295 (4-18)

Head teacher

Peter McNabb

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

295 (4-18)

Head teacher

Peter McNabb

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

295 (4-18)

UK day fees per term*

£3,552-£3,762 (11-18)

*Fee correct as of November 21, 2024
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 312=

Grade

%

A*

4

A

20

B

32

A*/A

24

A*-B

56

GCSE 2024 rank: 316=

Grade

%

A*/9/8

13.9

A/7

20.3

A*/A/9/8/7

34.2

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2019
Verdict
Excellent-good
“The school aims to support all pupils to achieve their academic potential through inspiring growth in mind, body and spirit in an atmosphere of Christian fellowship. Pupils’ attitudes to learning are very positive … [and] their study skills are very well developed. Pupils attain a very good level of success both locally and nationally in extracurricular activities. Throughout the school pupils achieve well in relation to their own abilities. [They] demonstrate excellent self-knowledge and self-esteem, and they possess very high levels of confidence for their age. Pupils develop a strong moral framework [and as they] move up the school, they demonstrate an increasing ability to reflect maturely on the morality of modern society.” There was a short visit and a routine inspection in 2023
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About the school

  • The former convent school in Brewood, Staffordshire, is non-denominational but with a Christian foundation. As such, it places high importance on moral fibre.
  • An 11+ entrance exam is required, testing students’ English, maths and verbal reasoning.
  • St Dominic’s mission statement is to encourage growth in mind, body and spirit.
  • The school’s Stem offering includes workshops, robotics, coding and stop-motion animation clubs.
  • A-Level results in 2024 were significantly above the national average with 92 per cent of students gaining A*-C grades. Many students are accepted by Russell Group universities to study subjects such as aerospace engineering and law.
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