Painsley Catholic College
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Attainment 8 of 58.8 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 58.8
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 81%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.51
- Confidence interval:
- [0.32, 0.71]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 221 | 58.8 | — | 80.5% | 86.0% | 5.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 208 | 57.0 | +0.51 | 83.2% | 82.7% | 5.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 215 | 57.2 | +0.72 | 79.0% | 82.0% | 5.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 216 | 57.4 | +0.22 | 82.0% | 82.0% | 5.2 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Staffordshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 138729 |
| Local authority | Staffordshire |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal Rachel Waugh |
| Trust | ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | ST10 1LH |
| Latest pupils | 221 |
| FSM eligible | 13.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Station Road, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1LH
http://www.painsley.co.ukView local authority page1538493777| DfE number | 4610 |
| UKPRN | 10038662 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 4 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 7 Jul 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 17 May 2022 |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2022 |