The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 33.3 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England/Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
33.3
10.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
19%
22.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
1%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 110 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
37% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 363
- Capacity
- 38%
- FSM
- 58%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Trust
- ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Alicia Freeman
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Grangeway, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5YH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodside Primary School
Primary · Very close
Halton Lodge Primary School
Primary · 408m away
Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School
Primary · 408m away
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Primary · 670m away
Castle View Primary School
Primary · 764m away
Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 852m away
Hope Corner School
Independent · 911m away
Beechwood Primary School
Primary · 942m away
Questions parents ask
Is Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy a selective school?
No. Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy?
Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy currently has 363 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy take?
Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy?
Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy is in Runcorn, WA7 5YH, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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