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St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
Little Chell Lane, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 6LZ
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is a non-selective, Roman Catholic academy. It has about 1,160 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In September 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Finances, Sixth form, Destinations and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils, Environment, Progress and Attendance.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is below average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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