Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Academy converter in Stafford, Staffordshire.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy converter |
| Age range | 11 to 18 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 950 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 1065 |
| Free school meals | 22.70% |
| Trust or sponsor | ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST |
| Local authority | Staffordshire |
| Address | Rowley Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9AB |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | https://www.bwh.staffs.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01785244236 |
| URN | 142193 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 22 May 2024, outcome: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next.
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Nearby schools
- King Edward VI High School (secondary school, about 0.7 km)
- Stafford Manor High School (secondary school, about 1.6 km)
- Sir Graham Balfour High School (secondary school, about 3.2 km)
- The Weston Road Academy (secondary school, about 3.6 km)
- Walton High School (secondary school, about 3.8 km)
- Penkridge Middle School (secondary school, about 8.0 km)
- Wolgarston High School (secondary school, about 8.8 km)
- Walton Priory Middle School (secondary school, about 10.4 km)
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