Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Rowley Avenue, Stafford, ST17 9ABOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Blessed William Howard Catholic School is a secondary school in Stafford for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 1st of 7 secondary schools in Stafford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 October 2012, report published 6 November 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 May 2024
The school motto 'love of God, love of people, love of learning, love of life' permeates throughout all aspects of school life. Pupils are proud and happy to be a part of this inclusive school. They feel cared for and safe when they are at school. Staff take the time to build positive relationships with pupils and pupils appreciate this. Pupils' best interests are at the heart of all that the school does. The school goes above and beyond to ensure that pupils are nurtured well so they can flourish. The Saint Siena room is dedicated to promoting the wellbeing and mental health of pupils. Pupils receive one to one targeted support for issues such as low mood, exam stress and friendship issues when required. This helps pupils to develop resilience and independence in overcoming challenges. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour and pupils live up to these. They are motivated to learn in lessons, and they socialise well with peers of all ages at break and lunchtimes. There are a range of clubs on offer for pupils to take part in. For example, the disaster club allows pupils to discuss natural disasters, and the drama club is a favourite for those who take part in the whole school production. This helps pupils to develop their talents and interest.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
164 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
49 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
950 pupils on roll, with places for 1,065
Schools near Blessed William Howard Catholic School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI High School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 33.4 |
| Stafford Manor High School | 1 mile | Report card: Urgent improvement to expected standard | Attainment 8: 30.6 |
| Stafford Grammar School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 61.3 |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.0 |
| The Weston Road Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.7 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Karl Brown
- Phone
- 01785244236
- Address
- Rowley Avenue, Stafford, ST17 9AB
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 142193
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.