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Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Rowley Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9AB, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.0 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
957
Capacity
1,065
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 52.0, placing it in the top 23% nationally. Seventy-five percent of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 74% of pupils progress to university, highlighting a solid commitment to higher education. However, only 17% secure places at top-third universities, which may be a consideration for parents aiming for highly competitive pathways.
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Last inspected: 9 October 2012Older 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. | 52.0 | Top 23% 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%. | 75% | Top 26% 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%. | 52% | Top 31% 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%. | 74% | Top 19% 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%. | 42% | Top 19% 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%. | 74% | 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%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 54 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.4%
White Other9.6%
Black African3.0%
Asian Indian2.6%
Asian Other2.1%
Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.79992, -2.12271 · ST17 9AB
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN142193
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bwh.staffs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Blessed William Howard Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
Blessed William Howard Catholic School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 October 2012.
Is Blessed William Howard Catholic School a good school?
Blessed William Howard Catholic School scores 67.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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 Blessed William Howard Catholic School in GCSEs?
Blessed William Howard Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.0. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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