Painsley Catholic College
Academy converter · Sixth form
Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1LH
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 12% in England
1 of 8 in Staffordshire Moorlands
Pupils
1,340
First preferences per place
1.01
2026/27
Absence
5.0%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 57.2 | 57.0 | 58.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 63% | 64% | 64% | |
| Average English grade | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 65% | 62% | 68% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.72 | 0.51 | — |
82% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Cheadle Academy · 0.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 19% in England
- Blythe Bridge High School · 3.1 mi · Report card · Top 45% in England
- Moorside High School · 4.6 mi · Good · Bottom 42% in England
- Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams · 4.6 mi · No rating
- Ormiston Meridian Academy · 4.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 26% in England
- Discovery Academy · 5.5 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 12% in England
The neighbourhood
Painsley Catholic College is in Cheadle Town (typical home £217,000, crime high).
What is Painsley Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
Painsley Catholic College is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Painsley Catholic College rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Painsley Catholic College is in the top 12% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.