The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.0 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.0
0.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
70%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.45
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 204 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 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
- 1,139
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 36.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Dominic McKenna (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Little Chell Lane, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6LZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOrmiston Horizon Academy
Secondary · 525m away
Watermill School
Special school · 526m away
Mill Hill Primary Academy
Primary · 542m away
St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Whitfield Valley Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Burnwood Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Heathfield Special School
Special school · 1.1km away
The Oaks
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy a selective school?
No. St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy currently has 1,139 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy take?
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6LZ, in the Stoke-on-Trent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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