Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
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Attainment 8 of 30.2 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.
- Attainment 8:
- 30.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 29%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -1.01
- Confidence interval:
- [-1.27, -0.75]
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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 | 133 | 30.2 | — | 29.3% | 29.3% | 2.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 118 | 31.5 | -1.01 | 25.4% | 31.4% | 2.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 131 | 33.9 | -1.11 | 40.0% | 5.0% | 2.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 152 | 35.2 | -1.06 | 36.0% | 11.0% | 2.9 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Knowsley for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 148534 |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Clare McKenna |
| Trust | POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | L35 2XG |
| Latest pupils | 133 |
| FSM eligible | 48.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Cumber Lane, Whiston, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 2XG
https://www.stedmundarrowsmithcatholicacademy.orgView local authority page1514778770| DfE number | 4002 |
| UKPRN | 10088064 |
| Opened | 1 May 2021 |
| 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 | 16 May 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Academy First Section 5 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Publication date | 16 May 2024 |