Blessed William Howard Catholic School
URN: 142193 • Stafford ST17 9AB
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karl Brown (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01785244236
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rowley Avenue, Stafford ST17 9AB
Summary
Blessed William Howard Catholic School, located in Stafford, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrollment of 957 students, operating under the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, where every child is guided and educated with care. The ethos of the school is rooted in Catholic values, promoting a strong sense of community and partnership among students, staff, and families.
The curriculum at Blessed William Howard is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with opportunities for academic achievement and personal development. The school offers various enrichment programs, including engineering workshops and summer camps, aimed at inspiring students and preparing them for future challenges. The leadership team, led by Executive Principal Mr. K J Brown, emphasizes the importance of collaboration and engagement with parents to enhance the educational experience.
In addition to academic pursuits, the school places a strong emphasis on spiritual life and community involvement, regularly hosting events such as masses and celebrations that unite students and families. This holistic approach ensures that students not only excel academically but also grow as responsible and compassionate individuals.
The curriculum at Blessed William Howard is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with opportunities for academic achievement and personal development. The school offers various enrichment programs, including engineering workshops and summer camps, aimed at inspiring students and preparing them for future challenges. The leadership team, led by Executive Principal Mr. K J Brown, emphasizes the importance of collaboration and engagement with parents to enhance the educational experience.
In addition to academic pursuits, the school places a strong emphasis on spiritual life and community involvement, regularly hosting events such as masses and celebrations that unite students and families. This holistic approach ensures that students not only excel academically but also grow as responsible and compassionate individuals.
Useful links
- Local Governing Board (LGB) (governance)
- How to become a school governor (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Terms of Use (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
- Sixth Form Policies (other)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE PAINSLEY CATHOLIC ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 1065
- Pupils
- 957
- Boys
- 468
- Girls
- 489
- FSM %
- 21.30
- Open date
- 2016-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 957 | 468 | 489 | 1065 | 21.30 |
2024-09-11 | 951 | 472 | 479 | 1065 | 21.90 |
2023-09-11 | 914 | 413 | 501 | 1065 | 17.80 |
2022-09-11 | 914 | 413 | 501 | 1065 | 17.80 |
2021-09-11 | 886 | 407 | 479 | 1065 | 15.80 |
2020-09-11 | 860 | 398 | 462 | 1065 | 12.80 |
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