Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy
Runcorn, WA7 5YH · Halton · secondary school
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8th of 8 secondary schools in Halton we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 1.3/10 against 155 of them, against 0.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 22.9 · 6 | 46% | 0.27 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -1.37 · 1 | 38% | 0.02 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.5 · 10 | 15% | 0.16 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 19.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 33.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -1.37 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (0.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh award, take up rowing, and attend trips such as Wicked the musical.
Getting in
The published school roll is 332 pupils against a stated capacity of 950. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming for the Duke of Edinburgh award?
What Ofsted said about Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy
Overview
The report describes a school with a "strong sense of belonging" where pupils feel safe and behave well. While the curriculum is now "well designed" and personal development is strong, the quality of education requires improvement because some older pupils have "gaps in their knowledge" from previous weaknesses. It is noted that it is "too soon to see the full effects" of recent changes on overall achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy in school" and uphold the school’s values, with "positive relationships" with staff.
- The curriculum is "well designed," ensuring clear, logical steps for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Staff provide "clear explanations" and robust systems are in place to identify and support pupils who need help to read fluently.
- Personal development is extensive, offering "comprehensive careers guidance" and opportunities for leadership roles.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," and leaders provide "supportive challenge" to drive improvement.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must "identify and remedy" knowledge gaps in older pupils swiftly to prepare them for the next stage of education.
- Teachers need to be equipped to "systematically assess pupils’ understanding" to address misconceptions and allow progress when ready.
- The school should "secure further improvements" to attendance rates for pupils who do not attend as regularly as they should.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 27.3 |
| 2024/25 | 33.3 |
| 2025/26 | 37.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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