The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.0 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.0
8.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
10.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
74%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.42
Band 4Source: 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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 151 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 84 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 957
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 21.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Karl Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rowley Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBailey Street Alternative Provision Academy
Academy · 562m away
King Edward VI High School
Secondary · 705m away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 731m away
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 811m away
Rowley Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Castlechurch Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Burleyfields Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Blessed William Howard Catholic School a selective school?
No. Blessed William Howard Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Blessed William Howard Catholic School?
Blessed William Howard Catholic School currently has 957 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blessed William Howard Catholic School take?
Blessed William Howard Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Blessed William Howard Catholic School?
Blessed William Howard Catholic School is in Stafford, ST17 9AB, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blessed William Howard Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, Blessed William Howard Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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