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Blessed William Howard Catholic School

Rowley Avenue, Stafford, ST17 9AB

A Good-rated secondary school in Stafford.

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
957
Ages
11-18
FSM
21.3%
Attainment 8
51.9
Ofsted
Good
May 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
51.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
28.6%
Basics 9-5
52.4%

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
73.8%
EBacc APS
4.65
EBacc 9-5
23.2%
EBacc 9-4
39.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.46
A*-A Grades
18.6%
A*-B Grades
40.7%
AAB+ %
4.8%

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 58 students entered

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About Blessed William Howard Catholic School

Blessed William Howard Catholic School is a secondary school in Stafford, Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.9. The school has around 957 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Rowley Avenue, Stafford, ST17 9AB | More schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Blessed William Howard Catholic School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  2. Oct 2012 — Good (predecessor: Blessed William Howard Catholic School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Blessed William Howard Catholic School

What is Blessed William Howard Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
Blessed William Howard Catholic School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Blessed William Howard Catholic School's latest exam results?
Blessed William Howard Catholic School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Blessed William Howard Catholic School located?
Blessed William Howard Catholic School is a secondary school in Stafford, Staffordshire (ST17 9AB).
How many pupils attend Blessed William Howard Catholic School?
Blessed William Howard Catholic School has around 957 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Blessed William Howard Catholic School with other schools?
View Blessed William Howard Catholic School'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.