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St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy

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St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy

Little Chell Lane, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6LZ

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,139
Ages
11-18
FSM
36.5%
Attainment 8
42.9
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.1%
Basics 9-5
39.8%

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
69.9%
EBacc APS
3.93
EBacc 9-5
17.5%
EBacc 9-4
27.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
27.91
A*-A Grades
12.9%
A*-B Grades
25.8%
AAB+ %
13.6%

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 61 students entered

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About St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy

St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.9. The school has around 1,139 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Little Chell Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6LZ | More schools in Stoke-on-Trent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Feb 2013 — Good (predecessor: St Margaret Ward Catholic School and Arts College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy

What is St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy's latest exam results?
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy located?
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent (ST6 6LZ).
How many pupils attend St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy has around 1,139 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy with other schools?
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