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Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
person Miss Alicia Freeman
corporate_fareST JOSEPH CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
location_onRuncorn, WA7 5YH
language Visit Website phone 01928564106
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Ofsted

Inadequate

Inspected 2025

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Students

417

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Attainment 8

37.5

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GCSE Rank

#5 in Halton

#3,223 of 4,024 nationally

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Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Runcorn, serving ages 11-16. Currently rated Inadequate by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy is an academy sponsor led in Runcorn, Halton, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 332 pupils on roll, of whom 62% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.5, placing the school #5 in Halton and #3,223 of 4,024 nationally. 22.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 11.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Inadequate. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 9.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25
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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026
Attainment 8 Score

37.5

across 8 GCSE slots
Grade 5+ E&M

22.90%

Grade 4+ E&M

37.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.1%
5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)35.70%
Triple Science Entry27.10%
EBacc Slot Score11 / 30
2025
Attainment 8 Score

33.3

across 8 GCSE slots
Grade 5+ E&M

19.20%

Grade 4+ E&M

45.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)3.8%
Entering EBacc1.40%
EBacc APS2.78
2024
Progress 8 Score

-1.37

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

27.3

Grade 5+ E&M

6.70%

Entering EBacc29.20%
EBacc APS2.35
2023
Progress 8 Score

-0.62

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

39.3

Grade 5+ E&M

-

Entering EBacc35%
EBacc APS3.31
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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026
Stayed in Education / Employment

89.9%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88.8%
Apprenticeships1.1%
Employment0%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5.6%
2025
Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%
Apprenticeships4%
Employment1%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%
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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology
YearSecondary Overall (Nat)LA RankGCSE AttainmentProgress 8 Rank
2026 #3,160 / 4,024 #6 #3,223 #1
2025 #3,164 / 3,948 #7 #3,472 #1
2024 #3,678 / 4,450 #9 #3,611 #3,178
2023 #3,125 / 4,321 #7 #2,862 #2,742

Ofsted History

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Report Archive

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations
Academy First Section 5 EIF
Report Card
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Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour
Good
Development
Good
Leadership
Good
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Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF
Inadequate
Education
Inadequate
Behaviour
Inadequate
Development
Good
Leadership
Inadequate
verified_user Safeguarding: Met
None EIF
Requires improvement
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Requires improvement
verified_user Safeguarding: Met

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