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St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
Little Chell Lane, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6LZ, Stoke-on-Trent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.3 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,139
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.0 places it in the top 65% nationally, and a commendable 81% of graduates progress to university, with 21% attending top-third institutions. However, the LocaleIQ score suggests there is room for improvement in comparison to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 43.0 | Bottom 35% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 70% | Top 39% 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%. | 27% | Top 39% 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%. | 81% | Top 20% |
| 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 52 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British49.9%
Asian Pakistani18.3%
Black African8.7%
White Other5.6%
Asian Other3.9%
Asian Indian3.2%
Black Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.06764, -2.19721 · ST6 6LZ
School details
Local authorityStoke-on-Trent
RegionWest Midlands
URN140149
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmargaretward.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2013.
Is St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy a good school?
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy scores 38.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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 St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy in GCSEs?
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.0. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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