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Blessed William Howard Catholic School
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Blessed William Howard Catholic School
- Secondary
- Stafford ST17 9AB
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Academic Progress: Pupils make more progress and the curriculum is well structured.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is improving with new rewards and sanctions.
Academic Progress: Pupils exceed expectations
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations of behaviour, motivation in lessons
Qualifications and Training: Effective support from subject leaders and collaboration with the trust's teaching school.
Current Educational Practices: New curriculum tailored to pupils’ needs; regular monitoring of teaching quality.
Strengths and Challenges: Positive impact on teaching quality and high expectations.
Qualifications and Training: Coaching programme for professional development
Current Educational Practices: Focus on high-quality education
Strengths and Challenges: Staff enjoy working, support work-life balance
Opportunities for Involvement: School encourages community and charitable work.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents attend careers fair
Communication: Regular communication with SEND parents
Parent Satisfaction: Parents work closely with school
Communication: Developing strategies to engage with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Some reservations about new homework approaches.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective conflict resolution through trust’s support.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Decisive actions to improve teaching and pupil outcomes.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Positive relationships restored through guidance
Actions for Quality Improvement: Relentless improvement journey
Managing Bullying and Safety: Proactive in tackling bullying; received national Diana award.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Robust safeguarding systems and comprehensive staff training.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Therapeutic guidance for emotional management
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Saint Siena room for wellbeing
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of enrichment activities including trips, art, sport, drama, and music.
Extracurricular Offerings: Range of clubs like drama and disaster club
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Support for pupils to manage emotions
Career Counselling Services: High-quality information and guidance for A-level choices.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Good progress in sixth form with rigorous quality assurance.
Career Counselling Services: One-to-one meetings with careers advisor
Preparation for Sixth Form: Organised work experience
Managing and Supporting SEND: Bespoke guidance in SEND hub
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About Us
Blessed William Howard Catholic School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 951 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 56% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | - | 15.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 56% | 98% | 24% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 6.70% | 35.00% | 0.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 26.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 41.8% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 70% | 18.48% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 7.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.78 | 2.66 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 124 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 82.6% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 40.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 28.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 3.1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.63% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 5.06% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 30.76% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 45.03% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 68% | 18.51% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 46% | 12.65% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.64 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 86.11% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 42.62% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 29.51% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.94% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.19% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.87% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 3 | 26.36% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 2 | 42.4% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 21.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 7 | 7.45% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 10 | 12.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.87 | 2.67 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92.62% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 108 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 84.54% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 40.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 31.56% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.83% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.52% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.62% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 7 | 25.54% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 1 | 40.56% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 19.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 1 | 7.06% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 2 | 11.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.06 | 2.6 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 88.9% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 104 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 73.96% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 38.57% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 31.76% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.69% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.63% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.1% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.38 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 28.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 44.95% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 21.49% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 10.92% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 12.6% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 91.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 122 | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 72.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 42.88% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 36.33% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.33% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.98% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 7.2% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.78% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.93 | 28.38 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.78 | 29.15 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.70% | 10.18% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 38 | 156 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 56.38% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 8.28% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 24.13% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 8.33% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.37 | 31.86 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.85 | 31.28 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.3% | 14.4% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 50 | 184 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 86% | 55.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 7.88% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 19.1% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 9.65% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.35 1 | 28.49 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.06 | 28.13 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.7% | 9.02% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 55 | 190 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 55.63% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 12.66% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 22.29% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 6.54% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.33 6 | 27.26 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.35 7 | 27.44 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.4% | 10.65% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 33.03% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.19% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 16.5% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.47% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.56 | 26.45 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.74 | 27.17 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.5% | 8.78% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 39.07% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 8.76% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 22.62% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.86% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
