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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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