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Painsley Catholic College

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Painsley Catholic College

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

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
May 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

58.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

58.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2357.246.4
2023/2457.046.4
2024/2558.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.720.00
2023/24+0.510.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

National avgSelective avg

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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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

The Cheadle Academy
0.15 km away · Academy converter
Good
Sycamore Meadow Outdoor Learning Centre
2.2 km away · Other independent special school
Draycott Moor College
3.91 km away · Other independent special school
Blythe Bridge High School
4.94 km away · Academy converter
Good
Portland School
5.81 km away · Academy special sponsor led
Inadequate

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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