St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
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Attainment 8 of 43.0 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 43.0
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 53%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.44
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.64, -0.24]
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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 | 206 | 43.0 | — | 53.4% | 69.9% | 3.9 |
| 2023/2024 | 208 | 41.2 | -0.44 | 51.4% | 82.2% | 3.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 204 | 44.8 | -0.25 | 57.0% | 86.0% | 4.0 |
| 2021/2022 | 193 | 46.4 | -0.45 | 58.0% | 52.0% | 4.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 140149 |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Dominic McKenna |
| Trust | ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | ST6 6LZ |
| Latest pupils | 206 |
| FSM eligible | 36.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Little Chell Lane, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6LZ
http://www.stmargaretward.co.uk/1782883000| DfE number | 4711 |
| UKPRN | 10043065 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2013 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |