Painsley Catholic College
URN: 138729 • Stoke-on-Trent ST10 1LH
Overview
- Name
- Painsley Catholic College
- URN
- 138729
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE PAINSLEY CATHOLIC ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Waugh (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01538493777
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Station Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 1LH
Summary
Painsley Catholic College is a mixed secondary academy located in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, with a current enrolment of 1,318 students and a capacity of 1,447. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, guided by its mission statement that emphasizes respect for every individual as a child of God. The college encourages students to achieve academic excellence while nurturing their personal and spiritual development through a range of extra-curricular activities.
The curriculum at Painsley is designed to promote both academic success and personal growth, with a strong emphasis on Gospel values. The school prides itself on its high expectations for students and staff alike, aiming to create a caring learning atmosphere that prepares students for future challenges. Painsley is recognized as a National Teaching School and a Maths Hub, reflecting its commitment to educational excellence.
Community engagement is integral to Painsley Catholic College, with various initiatives aimed at serving local needs and promoting social responsibility. The school actively encourages parental involvement and collaboration to enhance the educational experience for all students.
The curriculum at Painsley is designed to promote both academic success and personal growth, with a strong emphasis on Gospel values. The school prides itself on its high expectations for students and staff alike, aiming to create a caring learning atmosphere that prepares students for future challenges. Painsley is recognized as a National Teaching School and a Maths Hub, reflecting its commitment to educational excellence.
Community engagement is integral to Painsley Catholic College, with various initiatives aimed at serving local needs and promoting social responsibility. The school actively encourages parental involvement and collaboration to enhance the educational experience for all students.
Useful links
- MAC Executive Team (sen)
- SEND & Disability Access (sen)
- Reporting an absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Our head boy and head girl represented Painsley College at the remembrance service in Cheadle (sen)
- Enterprise and Marketing (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- St Joseph's College (74.5)
- Painsley Catholic College (70.2)
- Endon High School (64.8)
- Alsager School (64.4)
- Blythe Bridge High School (62.8)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE PAINSLEY CATHOLIC ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 1447
- Pupils
- 1318
- Boys
- 625
- Girls
- 693
- FSM %
- 13.10
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1318 | 625 | 693 | 1447 | 13.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1325 | 637 | 688 | 1447 | 11.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1347 | 659 | 688 | 1447 | 7.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1347 | 659 | 688 | 1447 | 7.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1365 | 663 | 702 | 1447 | 7.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1328 | 647 | 681 | 1447 | 4.90 |
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