Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Address | Rowley Avenue, ST17 9AB |
| School Website | https://www.bwh.staffs.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1785244236 |
| URN | 142193 |
School Census
| Total | 900 |
| Girls/Boys | 468/432 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.0%/48.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 11.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 175 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 09/10/2012 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 09/10/2012 | Good |
| 10/05/2010 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 09/10/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 10/05/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 71.10% |
| Entering EBacc | 69.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.95 |
| Progress 8 | 0.42 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 74% |
| Entering EBacc | 70% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.77 |
| Progress 8 | 0.57 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 68% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.64 |
| Progress 8 | 0.18 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 389 |
| As first preference | 221 |
| As second preference | 120 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 211 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 195 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 315 |
| As first preference | 163 |
| As second preference | 115 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 188 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 163 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 332 |
| As first preference | 138 |
| As second preference | 137 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 166 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 138 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 350 |
| As first preference | 152 |
| As second preference | 132 |
| As third preference | 62 |
| Total Offers Made | 171 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 152 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 362 |
| As first preference | 149 |
| As second preference | 137 |
| As third preference | 75 |
| Total Offers Made | 181 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 149 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 343 |
| As first preference | 146 |
| As second preference | 130 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 185 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 146 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 334 |
| As first preference | 131 |
| As second preference | 141 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 181 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 131 |
| second preference offers | 43 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 297 |
| As first preference | 151 |
| As second preference | 94 |
| As third preference | 52 |
| Total Offers Made | 162 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 151 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 52% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 37% |
| no | 63% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 87% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
King Edward VI High School
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Westway, , ST17 9YJ
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Garden Street, St. Pauls C of E Cp School, Garden Street, ST17 4BT
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Mrs K Bennett, Garden Street, ST17 4BT