Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Address: Rowley Avenue
Town/City: Stafford
County: Staffordshire
Postcode: ST17 9AB
Telephone Number: 01785 244236
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: St Gabriel The Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust
Sponsor: St Gabriel The Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Karl Brown
Capacity: 1065
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 950 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.7%

Location and administration

URN: 142193
DfE Number: 860/4607
UKPRN: 10053517
UPRN: 200001321312
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Stafford (E07000197)
Constituency: Stafford (E14001513)
Electoral Ward: Rowley (E05010496)
Diocese: RC03(Archdiocese of Birmingham)

Easting & Northing: 391824E, 322492N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 48' 2.02" N 2° 7' 21.27" W
Plus Code: 9C4VRV2G+6X

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Achieve Beyond Schools, Stafford (0.3km)
  2. Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy (0.6km)
  3. King Edward VI High School (0.7km)
  4. St Paul's Church of England Primary School (0.7km)
  5. St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery (0.8km)
  6. Rowley Park Primary Academy (1.0km)
  7. Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School (1.1km)
  8. Castlechurch Primary School (1.1km)
  9. Flash Ley Primary School (1.3km)
  10. Burleyfields Primary School (1.6km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Karl Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Amie Clinton - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 September 2029.
  • Mrs Emma Deakin - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2019.
  • Mr Agustin Espinosa - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 June 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 15 June 2030.
  • Dr Sarah Hatfield - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 July 2027.
  • Mrs Mary-Ellen Krause - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 4 September 2029.
  • Father Michael Neylon - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr Nigel Regan - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 September 2029.
  • Mrs Cathie Seville - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Luke Trout - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Nicola Watkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr Mathew Weaver - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 17 December 2029.