About the School
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy, is a secondary school, in Knowsley, with over 750 pupils on roll. We have an exceptional curriculum that provides pupils with powerful academic knowledge and the character development to really 'Live life to the full'.
Welcome from the Chair of Governors
Thank you for your interest in St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy.
We are at an exciting time in our school’s journey after a number of years of uncertainty.
The school have previously been in special measures for 10 years and came out of special measures in April 2024. Soon after this the substantive Headteacher was absent for a prolonged period and has subsequently resigned.
This led to an initial period of uncertainty for the school which was reflected in low outcomes and attendance. The interim leadership team has worked hard to bring about stability and confidence. Behaviour in the school is settled and there are some areas of school that are emerging as strengths such as our SEND provision. The priorities though are clear.
We need to:
- improve the outcomes for our children
- ensure that we develop a love of learning and sense of belonging for all our students: to foster high attendance
- provide the highest quality professional development to ensure all our staff are able: to deliver the best possible provision our students deserve
- ensure our rewards systems recognise the many achievements of our students: to build a culture of success.
There is no doubt that this will be a professional challenge, but one which will be immensely rewarding. Our students want to do well in life; they have one chance at school. We are looking for a headteacher who will be able to deliver this opportunity for them.
I would encourage you to take advantage of a visit to our wonderful school to see it for yourself.
Kind regards,
Carl Gilbertson
Chair of Governors
