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Painsley Catholic College
Station Road, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1LH, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.1 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,318
Capacity
1,447
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates commendable academic performance, especially with an Attainment 8 score in the top 9% nationally. A high percentage of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, and 86% enter the EBacc, indicating a robust curriculum. Additionally, 66% of students progress to university, with 21% attending top-third institutions, showcasing the school's effectiveness in preparing students for higher education.
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Last inspected: 17 May 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 58.8 | Top 9% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 82% | Top 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 64% | Top 14% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 86% | Top 8% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 55% | Top 8% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 66% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 112 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.4%
White Other5.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Other1.4%
Black Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Black African1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.98100, -1.99058 · ST10 1LH
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN138729
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.painsley.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Painsley Catholic College rated by Ofsted?
Painsley Catholic College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 May 2022.
Is Painsley Catholic College a good school?
Painsley Catholic College scores 80.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Painsley Catholic College in GCSEs?
Painsley Catholic College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.8. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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