Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy

StateSecondaryChurch of England/Roman Catholic

InspectedSecondaryAges 11–16363 pupils

Grangeway, WA7 5YHWebsite01928564106

Inspected363 pupilsAges 11–16

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Mar 2025

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Ages11 - 16

Pupils363

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Ages11 - 16

Pupils363

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 16

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

363 / 950 (38%)

Religion

Church of England/Roman Catholic

Head Teacher

Miss Alicia Freeman

At a Glance

Results

Attainment 8: 33.3

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

60%

Would recommend

Avg 86%

11.6%

Absence rate

Avg 7.1%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

11.6%vs 7.1% avg

Would recommend

60%vs 86% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate11.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence38.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate66.9%

Permanent exclusion rate2.7%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 13.2%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 3.0%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health26 pupils (44%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty8 pupils (14%)

Specific Learning Difficulty8 pupils (14%)

Speech, Language & Communication7 pupils (12%)

Hearing Impairment3 pupils (5%)

Visual Impairment2 pupils (3%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder2 pupils (3%)

Multisensory Impairment2 pupils (3%)

Other1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 28

Teaching assistants (FTE)3

Support staff (FTE)19

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils363

Free school meals 58.1%

English as additional language 9.4%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British84.3%

White Other5.8%

Other2.5%

Mixed White & African1.7%

Unclassified1.4%

Black African1.1%

Mixed Other0.8%

Asian Other0.6%

Chinese0.6%

Mixed White & Asian0.6%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.6%

Indian0.3%

2024-25

Parent View

60.0%

of parents would recommend

16 responses

Happy child80.0%

Well taught80.0%

Safe80.0%

Good progress70.0%

Good behaviour70.0%

Well led70.0%

Informed60.0%

Well looked after40.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Oct 2023

Leavers' Destinations

86.0%

to education

Sixth Form3.0%

Employment1.0%

NEET7.0%

2022-23

Spending Per Pupil

£8,742

total expenditure per pupil

£-858 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£4,664

Support staff£634

Premises£422

Energy£446

Learning resources£339

Income per pupil£10,129

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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