Blessed William Howard Catholic School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Rowley Avenue Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9AB |
| Phone | 01785244236 |
| Reference Number | 142193 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 957 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.9%
Girls: 51.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 100 | 113 | 213 |
| 8 | 100 | 80 | 180 |
| 9 | 80 | 77 | 157 |
| 10 | 75 | 78 | 153 |
| 11 | 79 | 85 | 164 |
| 12 | 14 | 24 | 38 |
| 13 | 20 | 32 | 52 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.4% |
| White, Other | 9.6% |
| African | 3% |
| Indian | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | School inspection |
| 29 Jan 2019 | Short inspection |
| 05 Mar 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Blessed William Howard Catholic School | |
| 09 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Mar 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 10 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Dec 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Dec 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Nov 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
| 29 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 52 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 72.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 32.69 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 31.98 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 4.8% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 133 | 14 |
| Third Preference | 51 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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0.7 miles |
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Flash Ley Primary School
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0.83 miles |
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1.07 miles |
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King Edward VI High School
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0.44 miles |
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2.38 miles |
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