What does the admissions demand data show for Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy?

Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy recorded 74 first-choice applications and 193 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27. That is 0.4 first-choice applications per offer made. This is a historic demand signal, not an individual admission probability or a catchment boundary. Admission criteria, address, preferences and the applicant cohort also matter.

Does Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy offer SEND support?

DfE data for Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy lists these SEND need or provision categories: Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment, and 3 more categories. This does not guarantee a particular place or service. Contact the school's SENCO for its current provision.

What are Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy's exam results?

Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy's published exam results include: 11% achieved grade 5+ in English and Maths GCSE; Attainment 8 score of 30.2. Check the result year before comparing schools.

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Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

Knowsley, L35 2XGSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Requires Improvement

Apr 2024

Progress 8

No data

First choices / offers

0.4×

First choices did not exceed offers made

74 1st-choice / 193 offers made

Ranking

#3,026

of 3,141 nationally

About Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy is a state-funded secondary school in Knowsley, North West, for pupils aged 11 to 16 for boys and girls. DfE data records 730 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,050.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Requires Improvement (17 Apr 2024). The published Attainment 8 score was 30.2 for 2024/25. Admissions data records 74 first-preference applications and 193 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School Type	Secondary (State)
Age Range	11 to 16 years
Gender	Mixed
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Address	Cumber Lane, Whiston, Prescot, Knowsley, L35 2XG
Headteacher	Mrs Clare McKenna
Local Authority	Knowsley
Number of Pupils	730
Free School Meals (FSM)	48.9%
School Capacity	730 / 1,050 (70% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Apr 2024

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Overall Effectiveness

Requires improvement

Quality of Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour & Attitudes

Requires improvement

Personal Development

Requires improvement

Leadership & Management

Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report for the findings and subsequent monitoring.

How to use this information

Results: Published results describe a past pupil cohort. Compare the same measure and reporting year; attainment and progress measure different things. Understanding secondary results.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

Knowsley, L35 2XGSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Requires Improvement

Apr 2024

Progress 8

No data

First choices / offers

0.4×

First choices did not exceed offers made

74 1st-choice / 193 offers made

Ranking

#3,026

of 3,141 nationally

About Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Secondary (State)
Age Range	11 to 16 years
Gender	Mixed
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Address	Cumber Lane, Whiston, Prescot, Knowsley, L35 2XG
Headteacher	Mrs Clare McKenna
Local Authority	Knowsley
Number of Pupils	730
Free School Meals (FSM)	48.9%
School Capacity	730 / 1,050 (70% full)

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

Ofsted inspection in plain English
Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
Parent View survey results
What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
Where Ofsted and parents disagree
Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
Admissions & catchment
Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
Nearby schools compared
Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
Attendance & behaviour data
Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national

See an example

One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Apr 2024

View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Requires improvement

Quality of Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour & Attitudes

Requires improvement

Personal Development

Requires improvement

Leadership & Management

Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

How to use this information

Results: Published results describe a past pupil cohort. Compare the same measure and reporting year; attainment and progress measure different things. Understanding secondary results.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

About Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

School Admissions Timeline

How to use this information

Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

About Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

School Admissions Timeline

How to use this information

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Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

About Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

School Admissions Timeline

How to use this information

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Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

About Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

School Admissions Timeline

How to use this information