The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.8
15.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
64%
22.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
86%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.12
Band 3Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 215 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 117 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
- 1,318
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 13.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Waugh (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Station Road, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1LH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Painsley Catholic College a selective school?
No. Painsley Catholic College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Painsley Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
Painsley Catholic College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Painsley Catholic College?
Painsley Catholic College currently has 1,318 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Painsley Catholic College take?
Painsley Catholic College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Painsley Catholic College?
Painsley Catholic College is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1LH, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Painsley Catholic College have a sixth form?
Yes, Painsley Catholic College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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