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Painsley Catholic College

State school · Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1LH
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,318 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,318 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
Staffordshire County Council
School ownership
Painsley Catholic College

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Rachel Waugh

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

OtherUnkn 15 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School 14 %
St Giles Catholic Primary School 13 %
St Filumena's Catholic Primary School 12 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 9 %
St Mary's Catholic Academy 8 %
Cheadle Primary School 8 %
St Dominic's Catholic Primary School 5 %
The Faber Catholic Primary School 4 %
St Gregory's Catholic Academy 4 %
Bishop Rawle CofE Primary School 4 %
St Werburgh's CE (A) Primary School 2 %
St Augustine's Catholic Academy 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
74%
LA avg.
57%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
64.4%
LA avg.
39.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
35.29
LA avg.
32.73
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
93
Number of teachers
15:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

9.86 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
7.3 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,318
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

What the school says

Painsley Catholic College is a distinguished 11-18 mixed Catholic school and sixth form serving the Staffordshire Moorlands and parts of Stoke-on-Trent. Recognised as a world class school, it has an outstanding reputation in quality of education and wider provision. Painsley consistently outperforms national exam averages, ranking among Staffordshire’s top schools. Its strong national teaching school hub and maths hub provide supportive networks and CPD, fostering excellence in every student and staff member. Our personal development programme and pastoral care ensure that all students are fully supported throughout their time as we grow together in faith, knowledge and understanding.

Contact the school

Address

Station Road
Cheadle
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST10 1LH
Get directions

Telephone: 01538 493777

Email: office@painsley.staffs.sch.uk

Website: http://www.painsley.co.uk

Local authority: Staffordshire County Council

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School data & information Painsley Catholic College Station Road, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1LH
1,318 Pupil numbers
13.1 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
6 % Pupils whose first language is not English
15:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
93 Number of teachers
14 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
64.4%
LA avg.
39.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
57.00
LA avg.
43.70
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.51 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 104 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 208 6
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 208 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 133 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 100 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 208 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 208 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 84 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 8
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 7
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
12.7%
LA avg.
13.2%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
35.29
LA avg.
32.73
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 19 B
Psychology GCE A level 29 B
Physics GCE A level 8 B
Mathematics GCE A level 20 B
History GCE A level 9 A
Geography GCE A level 20 B
English Literature GCE A level 14 C
Economics GCE A level 10 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 15 A
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 10 B
Chemistry GCE A level 14 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 20 C
Biology GCE A level 32 B
Mathematics GCE AS level 21 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Painsley Catholic College is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 110 and has 110 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

9.86 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
7.3 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired Yes

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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