Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Knowsley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy.

Prescot, L352XG Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

38

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
32.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -1.01
English & Maths grade 4+ %
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 33.9%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
17 April 2024
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cumber Lane
Whiston
Prescot, L352XG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148534
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Cumber Lane, Whiston, Prescot, L35 2XG
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Liverpool
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
725
Free School Meals
47.2% (342 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
85.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
39.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
31.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
8.5
English Attainment 8:
7.9
Maths Attainment 8:
5.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
9.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
8.5
Ebacc English:
94.9%
Ebacc Entry:
5.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
76.3%
Ebacc Languages:
50.0%
Ebacc Maths:
97.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-1.01
Progress 8 Range:
-1.27 to -0.75

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
121
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
725 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"He has come so they may have life and live it to the full."

Love Inspiration Empowerment Joy

Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy is first and foremost a Catholic academy. Christ and the teachings of the Catholic Church are at the heart of the school. Shared gospel values permeate the way we educate the young people entrusted to our care, in the Catholic Christian tradition, ensuring that each one is valued, cared for and achieves the best of which they are capable. The school places emphasis on a partnership with the local church and parish communities, active chaplaincy, Masses and liturgical activities, and engagement with local parishes and diocesan structures.

Head Teacher's Message

Acting Headteacher C. McKenna sets out a clear vision to become the number one school of choice in the local area, emphasising faith and a strong Catholic community, an exceptional curriculum, high aspirations, excellent teaching and a calm, caring environment where pupils are expected to reach their potential.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Gardening Club

Curriculum Highlights

Art Curriculum Map 2024-25 Computing Curriculum Map 2024-25 English Curriculum Map 2024-25 Geography Curriculum Map 2024-25 History Curriculum Maps 2025-26

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Volair facility is open to the local community from 6pm-9pm on weekdays and is also open at weekends upon request, through Volair. For further details or booking inquiries, please contact [email protected].

SEND Provision

The academy has an inclusion and alternative learning provision team, referred to as The Zone, with a SENCO and Assistant SENCO and additional staff dedicated to SEND support and safeguarding.

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