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St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1139 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,139

Pupils

1,200

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is managed by Stoke-on-Trent and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Stoke-on-Trent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy — School Information

Full address
Little Chell Lane, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6LZ
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
36.5% of pupils
DfE URN
140149

Other Secondary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

If St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy

Is St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy oversubscribed?

St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1200 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?

St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Stoke-on-Trent before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy cover?

St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?

St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.