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Painsley Catholic College

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Painsley Catholic College

Station Road, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1LH

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,318
Ages
11-18
FSM
13.1%
Attainment 8
58.7
Ofsted
Good
May 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
58.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
41.1%
Basics 9-5
63.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
86.0%
EBacc APS
5.39
EBacc 9-5
36.7%
EBacc 9-4
53.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
36.71
A*-A Grades
27.9%
A*-B Grades
61.1%
AAB+ %
16.9%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 105 students entered

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About Painsley Catholic College

Painsley Catholic College is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 58.7. The school has around 1,318 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Station Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1LH | More schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Painsley Catholic College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2022 — Good
  2. Dec 2007 — Outstanding (predecessor: Painsley Catholic College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Painsley Catholic College

What is Painsley Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
Painsley Catholic College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Painsley Catholic College's latest exam results?
Painsley Catholic College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 58.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Painsley Catholic College located?
Painsley Catholic College is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (ST10 1LH).
How many pupils attend Painsley Catholic College?
Painsley Catholic College has around 1,318 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Painsley Catholic College with other schools?
View Painsley Catholic College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Staffordshire.