How many pupils does Painsley Catholic College have?

Painsley Catholic College has 1,318 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Painsley Catholic College's Ofsted rating?

Painsley Catholic College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 May 2022).

How does Painsley Catholic College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Painsley Catholic College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56.3 in 2025/26.

Is Painsley Catholic College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Painsley Catholic College is part of ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Painsley Catholic College?

Painsley Catholic College is located at Station Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1LH.

Painsley Catholic College

Station Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1LH

Good

Inspected 17 May 2022

Good

Ofsted

56.3

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,318

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Painsley Catholic College

Painsley Catholic College is an academy converter in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,318 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 May 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56.3 (2025/26). 12.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Staffordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,318 / 1,447 (91%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 17 May 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

12.3%

Free school meals

7.6%

EAL

1.6%

SEN support

7.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

56.3

Attainment 8

220 pupils

59.5%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

83.2%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

71 students

16.9%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

66%

To higher education

21%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

94%

Sustained destination

86%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

5.0%

Overall absence

12.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

92.76

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

15.2

Pupils per teacher

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

13.62

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24

£48,983

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,635 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +3.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,476

Spend per pupil

£8,318

Income per pupil

57%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Station Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1LH
Phone: 01538493777
Principal: Rachel Waugh
Website: http://www.painsley.co.uk

Academy Trust

ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Painsley Catholic College?: Painsley Catholic College is an academy converter in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Painsley Catholic College have?: Painsley Catholic College has 1,318 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Painsley Catholic College's Ofsted rating?: Painsley Catholic College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 May 2022).
How does Painsley Catholic College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Painsley Catholic College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56.3 in 2025/26.
Is Painsley Catholic College part of an academy trust?: Yes — Painsley Catholic College is part of ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Painsley Catholic College?: Painsley Catholic College is located at Station Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1LH.

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