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St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
Goodgraded 29/09/2021Ages 11–181,139 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Stoke-on-Trent. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,139 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 29/09/2021, St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 41.5 and 35% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent can view St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 29/09/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 843
England avg 45.1 · was 41.2 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths40%
England avg 45% · was 35% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths64%
England avg 65% · was 62% in 2023/24
EBacc entry70%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.94
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)C-
APS per entry 27.9
A-level grade (best 3)31.4
APS best 3: 31.4
AAB or better14%
Retention94%
Value added-0.45
Below average · 95% CI -0.7 to -0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake36.0%
Free school meals36.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language32.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled95%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.9%
Attendance91.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence24.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Stoke-on-Trent
All schools in Stoke-on-Trent →Ormiston Horizon AcademyGood · 0.3 miWatermill SchoolGood · 0.3 miMill Hill Primary AcademyOutstanding · 0.3 miSt Wilfrid's Catholic AcademyGood · 0.7 miWhitfield Valley Primary AcademyOutstanding · 0.7 miThe Oaks0.8 mi
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