Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

URN: 148534 • Prescot L35 2XG

Overview

Name
Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
URN
148534
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
42.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lee Peachey (since 2025)
Telephone
01514778770
Website
Visit
Address
Cumber Lane, Prescot L35 2XG

Summary

Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Prescot, Knowsley, with a current enrolment of 757 pupils and a capacity of 1,050. The academy is dedicated to fostering a strong Catholic ethos, aiming to provide a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and personally. The school emphasizes its mission of "living life to the full," encouraging students to engage deeply with their faith and community.

The curriculum at Saint Edmund Arrowsmith is designed to deliver both academic excellence and character development, ensuring that pupils acquire essential knowledge and skills. The academy prides itself on having consistently high teaching standards, with a focus on evidence-based practices to maximize student outcomes.

Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with strong support from parents and local parishes. Feedback from parents indicates a high level of satisfaction regarding the school's supportive environment, safety, and the overall happiness of their children. The academy strives to be a welcoming and orderly place where students feel proud to belong.

Key details

LA
Knowsley
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
Not applicable
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1050
Pupils
757
Boys
383
Girls
374
FSM %
48.00
Open date
2021-05-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-04-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Merseyside

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 757 383 374 1050 48.00
2024-09-11 725 361 364 1050 44.30
2023-09-11 685 347 338 1050 42.80
2022-09-11 685 347 338 1050 42.80
2021-09-11 1050

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