Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Stafford, ST17 9AB
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 21% in England
1 of 6 in Stafford
Pupils
950
First preferences per place
1.13
2026/27
Absence
6.2%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 53.5 | 54.5 | 52.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56% | 55% | 52% | |
| Average English grade | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.2 | 5.2 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 59% | 57% | 52% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.57 | 0.41 | — |
75% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- King Edward VI High School · 0.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 9% in England
- Sir Graham Balfour High School · 2.0 mi · No rating · Top 47% in England
- The Weston Road Academy · 2.2 mi · No rating · Bottom 46% in England
- Walton High School · 2.4 mi · No rating · Top 37% in England
- Wolgarston High School · 5.5 mi · Report card · Top 32% in England
- The Rural Enterprise Academy · 6.8 mi · Inadequate · Bottom 7% in England
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The neighbourhood
Blessed William Howard Catholic School is in Rowley & Derrington (typical home £265,000, crime average).
What is Blessed William Howard Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
Blessed William Howard Catholic School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Blessed William Howard Catholic School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Blessed William Howard Catholic School is in the top 21% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.