St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy

About St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy

At St Margaret Ward we are strongly committed to the values and principles of the Catholic Church. As part of the Lasallian network of schools, our Catholic life mirrors the words of our founder, Saint Jean Baptiste de la Salle. Through his teachings, we seek to identify and praise the presence of God in all people and throughout the whole school environment and its wider community.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr D McKenna

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

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

67.0

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

41.2

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.44

Progress 8

Below average

35.1%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

61.5%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

82.2% entered EBacc

23.6% achieved EBacc

208 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Sarah R

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"A Warm and Welcoming Community"

I've been blown away by the sense of community at St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy. The staff are warm and welcoming, and the school offers so many extra-curricular activities for the children to get involved in. My child is thriving and I'm so grateful to have found this school.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily P

Parent Jun 1, 2022

5.0

"An Outstanding Catholic Education!"

I'm so grateful to have found St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy for my children. The school truly embodies the Catholic values that we strive to instill in our family. The staff are kind, supportive, and dedicated to providing an excellent education.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Mark T

Parent Feb 1, 2021

4.0

"A Good School, but Room for Improvement"

I have mixed feelings about St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy. My child attended the school for a few years, and whilst they received a good education, I felt that the school could be more supportive of parents. The facilities are excellent, but the communication could be better.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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