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Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy
Grangeway, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5YH, Halton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.4 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
363
Capacity
950
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
38%
Faith
Church of England/Roman Catholic
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 33.3 | Bottom 4% 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%. | 45% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 1% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 1% | Bottom 2% UK |
Parent View (16 responses)
★★★★★3.2
My child is happy
81%
Good range of subjects
81%
My child feels safe
75%
School has high expectations
75%
Good range of extra-curricular
69%
My child makes good progress
69%
Behaviour is good
69%
Progress is communicated
69%
School keeps me informed
63%
School supports development
63%
I'd recommend this school
56%
School responds to concerns
38%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.3%
White Other5.8%
Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Black African1.1%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Indian0.3%
Location
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53.32581, -2.71133 · WA7 5YH
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy a good school?
Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy scores 7.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy?
Based on 16 Ofsted Parent View responses, Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy receives a satisfaction score of 63% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy in GCSEs?
Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.3. 45% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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