Painsley Catholic College

A good academy converter school in Staffordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Painsley Catholic College.

Stoke-On-Trent, ST101LH Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
65.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.51
English & Maths grade 4+ %
68.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 85.6%
Continue in education or training
49.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 56.0%
Sustained employment
54.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 26.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 May 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Station Road
Cheadle
Stoke-On-Trent, ST101LH
Phone
1538493777
Website
painsley.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138729
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Station Road, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1LH
Website
http://www.painsley.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1,447 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Birmingham
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,325
Free School Meals
12.0% (159 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
11.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
56.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
26.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
9.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
56%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
117 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
9.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
85.6 (+33.6 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
51.0 (+31.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
57.0 (+17.5 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.9 (5.6 below average)
Progress 8:
0.51 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
83 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
166
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,325 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

D&T Product Design (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(15 students)
Applied Sciences (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★ ★★
(95 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Know Yourself"

Painsley Catholic College is first and foremost a Catholic school and our vocation is to guide all those entrusted to us to a life rooted in the Gospel values and to recognise all as children of God, made in his image and likeness.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Principal. Mrs R A Waugh explains the college’s mission to value and respect every person as a child of God, with the motto ‘Know Yourself’, aiming for academic excellence within a Catholic faith context and enrichment opportunities, and inviting parental support; cites Pope Francis that educating is an act of love.

Facilities

One specialist room with computers and a range of additional teaching resources Lunchtime safe room with full computer access Library Learning Support Department

Curriculum Highlights

Art, Craft & Design (Y7-13) History (Y7-13) Business (Y9-13) Life in Modern Britain MFL Physical Education Music Y7-13 Computing (Y7-13) Maths (Y7-13) Drama (Y7-13) Pathways & Curriculum Information Economics (Y12-13) Psychology (Y12-13) English (Y7-13) Religious Education Enterprise and Marketing RSE AND PSHE Gifted and Talented Science (Y7-13) Geography (Y7-13) Sociology (Y12-13) Health and Social Care (Y9-13) Technology Communications

SEND Provision

The Learning Support Department works with all members of school staff to promote SEND development. It has one specialist room with computers and a range of teaching resources. Other support includes reduced and personalised curriculum, visual timetables, a lunchtime safe room with full computer access, a nurture group and after-school support for invited students. Early transition days are offered to some SEND students. The SENCo attends transition reviews and all feeder and non-feeder primary school students attend transition days.

Admissions Criteria

The Painsley Catholic College Pupil Admission Number (PAN) will remain at 220 for the 2026/27 academic year.

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