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Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

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Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

Cumber Lane, Whiston, Prescot, L35 2XG

Academy sponsor led
Roman Catholic
Pupils
757
Ages
11-16
FSM
48.0%
Attainment 8
30.2
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Apr 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
30.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
5.9%
Basics 9-5
11.3%

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
29.3%
EBacc APS
2.46
EBacc 9-5
2.3%
EBacc 9-4
5.3%
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About Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Prescot, Knowsley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 30.2. The school has around 757 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Cumber Lane, Prescot, L35 2XG | More schools in Knowsley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2025 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  2. Apr 2024 — Requires improvement
  3. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School)
  4. Sept 2019 — Inadequate (predecessor: Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School)
  5. May 2017 — Inadequate (predecessor: Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

What is Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy's latest exam results?
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 30.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy located?
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Prescot, Knowsley (L35 2XG).
How many pupils attend Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy?
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy has around 757 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy with other schools?
View Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy'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 Knowsley.