SecondaryData as of May 2026

Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

Cumber Lane, Whiston, Prescot, L35 2XG

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Apr 2024

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

Academic picture

30.2school · 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

30.2

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

5.9%

Basics 9-5

11.3%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

30.2

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	33.9	46.4
2023/24	31.5	46.4
2024/25	30.2	46.0

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
Year	School	National
2022/23	-1.11	0.00
2023/24	-1.01	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not 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

29.3%

EBacc APS

2.46

EBacc 9-5

2.3%

EBacc 9-4

5.3%

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Nearby secondary schools

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Tower College

1.93 km away · Other independent school

Rainhill High School

2.05 km away · Academy converter

Good

The Prescot School

2.48 km away · Academy converter

Requires improvement

Carmel College

3.04 km away · Further education

Lord Derby Academy

3.39 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

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

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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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

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.

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