The Painsley Catholic Academy

We are proud to celebrate another year of excellent GCSE and vocational results at Blessed William Howard Catholic High School. The students have demonstrated resilience, determination, and teamwork, achieving strong outcomes across a wide range of subjects.

Over three quarters of students achieved grade 4+ in English and Mathematics

More than 230 top grades (8/9/Distinction/Distinction*) were awarded

One in four grades were 9 - 7

33% of students achieved Distinction/Distinction* in vocational qualifications

Congratulations to all the Year 11 students on their achievements, and thank you to the staff for their continued commitment.

Read more here: https://www.painsleymac.co.uk/blessed-william-howard-catholic-high-school-celebrate-fantastic-gcse-and-vocational-results/

We are so proud of our Year 11 students.

Painsley Catholic College is celebrating an exceptional set of GCSE results. 90% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and 86% in maths, with 82% gaining passes in both subjects. An amazing 38% of all grades were at the top 7 - 9 level, reflecting the outstanding education at Painsley.

Congratulations to our hardworking students, dedicated staff, and supportive families - your efforts have truly paid off.

Read more about their achievements below: https://www.painsleymac.co.uk/painsley-gcse-results-2/

Painsley MAC is proud to celebrate the excellent A Level and vocational results achieved by students at Blessed William Howard Catholic High School. This year’s cohort has demonstrated exceptional ambition and dedication, with the vast majority securing places at leading universities or on their chosen courses.

We are particularly pleased with outstanding performances across English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Religious Studies, History, vocational courses, and Art, as well as continued success in the Extended Project Qualification, where many achieved A–A* grades. This year also marks the first results for Cambridge Technical Sport Studies, with all students attaining Distinction or Distinction*.

Our congratulations go to all students, including high achievers such as Jake Appleton, Scarlett Atkins, Jacob Lakin, and Amelia Sutton, whose accomplishments reflect the talent and hard work across the school community. We thank the dedicated staff, supportive families, and governors for their invaluable role in these successes and wish every student the very best for the future.

Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is proud to share this year’s exceptional A Level and Level 3 Applied General results. The Year 13 students have achieved a notable increase in A*-B grades, with 100% securing their first-choice university places.

Principal Hermione Gibson praised their determination, resilience, and academic excellence, noting that many are progressing to Russell Group universities including Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool, and York, while others are pursuing apprenticeships, employment, or gap years.

We thank the dedicated staff and supportive families for helping students reach their potential and wish all our leavers every success in the next stage of their journey.

This year, Sixth Form students at Painsley Catholic College have achieved an outstanding 100% pass rate across all pathways, with 30% of grades at A-A* - above the national average - and exceptional performances in T Levels.

These results are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and resilience of the students, and the exceptional support from the College’s staff. Many students are now progressing to leading universities or securing competitive degree apprenticeships.

Read more about their achievements: https://www.painsleymac.co.uk/painsley-sixth-form-bridge-to-success-2/

Today is A-level and Level 3 Results Day, and we wish all our students across the Painsley Catholic Multi-Academy the very best of luck.

Your hard work, dedication, and resilience have brought you to this moment, and we are proud of each and every one of you. Whatever your next steps - university, apprenticeships, work, or other opportunities – know that you have our full support and encouragement.

Well done, and enjoy celebrating your achievements.

We are hiring a School Administrator at St Austin’s Catholic Primary School, part of the Painsley Catholic Multi-Academy. We are looking for an organised and approachable individual to join our friendly team in Stafford.

This is a 37-hour per week role, worked during term-time plus inset days and two additional weeks, with an actual salary of £23,064. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 22 August 2025.

Find out more and apply at www.st-austins.org.uk.

Vacancy – St Austin’s Catholic Primary School

St Austin’s Catholic Primary School, part of the Painsley Catholic Multi-Academy, is seeking a dedicated School Administrator to join its dynamic team.

School Administrator | 37 hours per week | Term-Time plus inset days plus two additional weeks.

The successful candidate will manage daily office operations, support staff and pupils with administrative tasks, and contribute to a welcoming and efficient school environment.

📅 Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 22nd August 2025

For further details and application form, please visit: https://www.painsleymac.co.uk/vacancies/