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About Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy
Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy is a fully inclusive, faith-centred, welcoming Christian community guided by the example of Jesus Christ.
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Key Facts
Head/Principal
Miss A Freeman
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
4.5
Teaching Quality
4.5
Communication
4.5
Student Wellbeing
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Parent Survey
Official Ofsted Parent View data • 16 responses • 4.4% response rate
My child is happy at this school
81.3% positive
18.8% negative
My child feels safe at this school
75% positive
12.6% negative
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved
68.8% positive
31.3% negative
The school has high expectations for my child
75% positive
18.8% negative
My child does well at this school
68.8% positive
25.1% negative
I would recommend this school to another parent
Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 16 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
21.4
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)
Exam performance data • 2023-2024
27.3
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-1.37
Progress 8
Well below average
6.7%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
34.8%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both
Additional Information
29.2% entered EBacc
3.4% achieved EBacc
89 pupils in cohort
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy has 3 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.
Reviews 3
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Emily M
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 1, 2022
5.0
"Wonderful school community!"
Our family has been part of the Blessed Carlo Acutis community for three years now, and we couldn't be happier. The staff are caring, the facilities are excellent, and the values they instill in the children are truly inspiring. We love the emphasis on spirituality and the opportunities for the kids to get involved in extracurricular activities.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
D
David P
Unconfirmed
Parent
Mar 15, 2021
5.0
"Faith and education go hand in hand"
As a parent of a younger child at Blessed Carlo Acutis, I've been impressed by the way the school weaves faith into everyday life. The curriculum is rigorous and engaging, and the teachers are always approachable. We've also appreciated the opportunities for our child to get involved in the local community through initiatives like the 'Runaway Writers' program.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
S
Sarah T
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 20, 2020
4.0
"A good experience, but some areas for improvement"
I have mixed feelings about our experience at Blessed Carlo Acutis. On the one hand, the school has a wonderful ethos and the staff are committed to their work. However, we found the communication from the school to be inconsistent at times, and there were some issues with bullying that we felt weren't adequately addressed. Overall, it was a good experience, but there's definitely room for improvement.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
3/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
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