What did School Atlas judge Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy?

Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy has 730 pupils on roll.

What ages does Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy take?

Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy located?

Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy is located in Prescot, L35 2XG, Knowsley.

How do I apply to Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy?

Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy have a religious character?

Yes — Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 7 places decided at Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy?

When Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children. i Children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission ii Other children; 2. Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of St Leo — Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of St Leo, Our Lady Immaculate & St Joseph, Our Lady Help of Christians, St Luke, St John Fisher, St John Vianney, Holy Family Cronton, St Aidan, St Aloysius, St Agnes and St Columba’s. (see notes 3 i Children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission ii Other children; 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3) i Children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission ii Other children, and 6 further criteria.

What is the largest ethnic background at Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81.1% of pupils at Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children. i Children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission ii Other children
2Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of St Leo — Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of St Leo, Our Lady Immaculate & St Joseph, Our Lady Help of Christians, St Luke, St John Fisher, St John Vianney, Holy Family Cronton, St Aidan, St Aloysius, St Agnes and St Columba’s. (see notes 3 i Children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission ii Other children
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3) i Children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission ii Other children
4Other children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission
5Children attending one of the following Catholic Partner Primary Schools in the parishes or former parishes named in cri — Children attending one of the following Catholic Partner Primary Schools in the parishes or former parishes named in criterion 2 above: Holy Family, Cronton; St Columba’s; Holy Family, Halewood; St John Fisher; Our Lady’s, Prescot; St Joseph; St Aidan’s; St Andrew the Apostle; St Anne’s; St Leo’s; St Mark’s; St Aloysius; St Luke’s
6Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome. (see notes 4 & 5)
7Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion — Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 6)
8Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see
9Any other children.

Determined admission arrangements published by Knowsley Council on behalf of this school's own admission authority (2027-28); the council files the document under the school's name.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy?: Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy has 730 pupils on roll.
What ages does Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy take?: Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy located?: Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy is located in Prescot, L35 2XG, Knowsley.
How do I apply to Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy?: Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy?: When Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children. i Children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission ii Other children; 2. Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of St Leo — Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of St Leo, Our Lady Immaculate & St Joseph, Our Lady Help of Christians, St Luke, St John Fisher, St John Vianney, Holy Family Cronton, St Aidan, St Aloysius, St Agnes and St Columba’s. (see notes 3 i Children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission ii Other children; 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3) i Children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission ii Other children, and 6 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81.1% of pupils at Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children. i Children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission ii Other children
2Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of St Leo — Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of St Leo, Our Lady Immaculate & St Joseph, Our Lady Help of Christians, St Luke, St John Fisher, St John Vianney, Holy Family Cronton, St Aidan, St Aloysius, St Agnes and St Columba’s. (see notes 3 i Children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission ii Other children
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3) i Children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission ii Other children
4Other children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission
5Children attending one of the following Catholic Partner Primary Schools in the parishes or former parishes named in cri — Children attending one of the following Catholic Partner Primary Schools in the parishes or former parishes named in criterion 2 above: Holy Family, Cronton; St Columba’s; Holy Family, Halewood; St John Fisher; Our Lady’s, Prescot; St Joseph; St Aidan’s; St Andrew the Apostle; St Anne’s; St Leo’s; St Mark’s; St Aloysius; St Luke’s
6Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome. (see notes 4 & 5)
7Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion — Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 6)
8Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see
9Any other children.

Determined admission arrangements published by Knowsley Council on behalf of this school's own admission authority (2027-28); the council files the document under the school's name.

Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy?: Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy has 730 pupils on roll.
What ages does Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy take?: Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy located?: Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy is located in Prescot, L35 2XG, Knowsley.
How do I apply to Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy?: Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy?: When Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children. i Children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission ii Other children; 2. Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of St Leo — Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of St Leo, Our Lady Immaculate & St Joseph, Our Lady Help of Christians, St Luke, St John Fisher, St John Vianney, Holy Family Cronton, St Aidan, St Aloysius, St Agnes and St Columba’s. (see notes 3 i Children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission ii Other children; 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3) i Children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission ii Other children, and 6 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81.1% of pupils at Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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