What did School Atlas judge St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?

St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy has 1,143 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy take?

St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy located?

St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is located in Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6LZ, Stoke-on-Trent.

How do I apply to St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?

St Margaret Ward 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 St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy have a religious character?

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

How close do you need to live to get into St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?

On offer day for 2025-26 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy was 1.073 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?

When St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Baptised Catholic looked after or previously looked after children — Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who are looked after or previously looked after (see Note 3 below); 2. Baptised Catholic children at a named feeder school — Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) currently attending a named feeder school (see Note 5 below); 3. Other Baptised Catholic children with sibling at former Newman Collegiate school — Other Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who have a brother or sister (see Note 4 below) attending a school that was previously part of the Newman Catholic Collegiate (see Note 5 below), and 7 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there is oversubscription within a category, the Local Governing Body will give priority firstly to children who will have a brother or sister attending St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy at the time of admission and then secondly to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Where distance is equal, random allocation is used by the Local Authority on behalf of the Local Governing Body.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 48.2% of pupils at St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy: Ofsted & Catchment 2026

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1.073miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2025-26 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at St Margaret Ward 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.

1Baptised Catholic looked after or previously looked after children — Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who are looked after or previously looked after (see Note 3 below)
2Baptised Catholic children at a named feeder school — Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) currently attending a named feeder school (see Note 5 below)
3Other Baptised Catholic children with sibling at former Newman Collegiate school — Other Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who have a brother or sister (see Note 4 below) attending a school that was previously part of the Newman Catholic Collegiate (see Note 5 below)
4Other Baptised Catholic children — Other Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below)
5Non-Catholic looked after or previously looked after children — Non-Catholic children who are looked after or previously looked after (see Note 3 below)
6Non-Catholic children at named former Newman Collegiate feeder school — Non-Catholic children (see Note 2 below) currently attending a named feeder school which was previously a part of the Newman Catholic Collegiate (see Note 5 below)
7Non-Catholic children of staff — Non-Catholic children of staff employed at St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy who have been employed for a minimum of two years at the time of application or have been employed for less than two years but were recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage.
8Non-Catholic children with sibling at former Newman Collegiate school — Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister (see Note 4 below) attending a school which was previously part of the Newman Catholic Collegiate (see Note 5 below)
9Children of other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion (see Note 7 below)
10Children of other faiths or none — Children of other faiths or none.

If two applications tie: If there is oversubscription within a category, the Local Governing Body will give priority firstly to children who will have a brother or sister attending St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy at the time of admission and then secondly to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Where distance is equal, random allocation is used by the Local Authority on behalf of the Local Governing Body.

Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan naming the school must be admitted before these criteria are applied (statutory duty, not ranked). Twins/multiple births admitted together where logistically possible even if PAN exceeded. Sixth form (Year 12) has separate arrangements not detailed here as main entry criteria. Transcribed from the school's own determined admission arrangements as published by Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted first; that is a statutory duty, not an oversubscription criterion.

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.

St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?: St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy has 1,143 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy take?: St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy located?: St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is located in Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6LZ, Stoke-on-Trent.
How do I apply to St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?: St Margaret Ward 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 St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy have a religious character?: Yes — St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?: On offer day for 2025-26 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy was 1.073 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?: When St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Baptised Catholic looked after or previously looked after children — Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who are looked after or previously looked after (see Note 3 below); 2. Baptised Catholic children at a named feeder school — Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) currently attending a named feeder school (see Note 5 below); 3. Other Baptised Catholic children with sibling at former Newman Collegiate school — Other Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who have a brother or sister (see Note 4 below) attending a school that was previously part of the Newman Catholic Collegiate (see Note 5 below), and 7 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there is oversubscription within a category, the Local Governing Body will give priority firstly to children who will have a brother or sister attending St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy at the time of admission and then secondly to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Where distance is equal, random allocation is used by the Local Authority on behalf of the Local Governing Body.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 48.2% of pupils at St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at St Margaret Ward 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.

1Baptised Catholic looked after or previously looked after children — Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who are looked after or previously looked after (see Note 3 below)
2Baptised Catholic children at a named feeder school — Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) currently attending a named feeder school (see Note 5 below)
3Other Baptised Catholic children with sibling at former Newman Collegiate school — Other Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who have a brother or sister (see Note 4 below) attending a school that was previously part of the Newman Catholic Collegiate (see Note 5 below)
4Other Baptised Catholic children — Other Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below)
5Non-Catholic looked after or previously looked after children — Non-Catholic children who are looked after or previously looked after (see Note 3 below)
6Non-Catholic children at named former Newman Collegiate feeder school — Non-Catholic children (see Note 2 below) currently attending a named feeder school which was previously a part of the Newman Catholic Collegiate (see Note 5 below)
7Non-Catholic children of staff — Non-Catholic children of staff employed at St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy who have been employed for a minimum of two years at the time of application or have been employed for less than two years but were recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage.
8Non-Catholic children with sibling at former Newman Collegiate school — Non-Catholic children who have a brother or sister (see Note 4 below) attending a school which was previously part of the Newman Catholic Collegiate (see Note 5 below)
9Children of other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion (see Note 7 below)
10Children of other faiths or none — Children of other faiths or none.

St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in January 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?: St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy has 1,143 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy take?: St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy located?: St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is located in Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6LZ, Stoke-on-Trent.
How do I apply to St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?: St Margaret Ward 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 St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy have a religious character?: Yes — St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?: On offer day for 2025-26 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy was 1.073 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?: When St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Baptised Catholic looked after or previously looked after children — Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who are looked after or previously looked after (see Note 3 below); 2. Baptised Catholic children at a named feeder school — Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) currently attending a named feeder school (see Note 5 below); 3. Other Baptised Catholic children with sibling at former Newman Collegiate school — Other Baptised Catholic children (see Note 2 below) who have a brother or sister (see Note 4 below) attending a school that was previously part of the Newman Catholic Collegiate (see Note 5 below), and 7 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there is oversubscription within a category, the Local Governing Body will give priority firstly to children who will have a brother or sister attending St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy at the time of admission and then secondly to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Where distance is equal, random allocation is used by the Local Authority on behalf of the Local Governing Body.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 48.2% of pupils at St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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