St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Address | Newbold Road, S41 8AG |
| School Website | www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1246201191 |
| URN | 138470 |
School Census
| Total | 1353 |
| Girls/Boys | 725/628 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.6%/46.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 8.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 179 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 26/06/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 26/06/2024 | Outstanding |
| 02/10/2012 | Outstanding |
| 07/11/2007 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 26/06/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 02/10/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 07/11/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 63.20% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 82.40% |
| Entering EBacc | 40.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.03 |
| Progress 8 | 0.5 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 67% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 81% |
| Entering EBacc | 50% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.24 |
| Progress 8 | 0.37 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 60.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 84% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 5.5 |
| Progress 8 | 0.27 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 439 |
| As first preference | 250 |
| As second preference | 120 |
| As third preference | 69 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 199 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 480 |
| As first preference | 228 |
| As second preference | 144 |
| As third preference | 108 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 204 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 477 |
| As first preference | 219 |
| As second preference | 149 |
| As third preference | 107 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 197 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 487 |
| As first preference | 238 |
| As second preference | 162 |
| As third preference | 87 |
| Total Offers Made | 208 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 202 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 532 |
| As first preference | 259 |
| As second preference | 176 |
| As third preference | 97 |
| Total Offers Made | 203 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 201 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 506 |
| As first preference | 254 |
| As second preference | 146 |
| As third preference | 106 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 194 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 480 |
| As first preference | 242 |
| As second preference | 152 |
| As third preference | 85 |
| Total Offers Made | 202 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 201 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 447 |
| As first preference | 233 |
| As second preference | 131 |
| As third preference | 83 |
| Total Offers Made | 201 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 200 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 448 |
| As first preference | 238 |
| As second preference | 121 |
| As third preference | 89 |
| Total Offers Made | 198 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 195 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 398 |
| As first preference | 216 |
| As second preference | 112 |
| As third preference | 70 |
| Total Offers Made | 187 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 186 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 407 |
| As first preference | 243 |
| As second preference | 97 |
| As third preference | 67 |
| Total Offers Made | 190 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 189 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 63% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 21% |
| no | 79% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 12% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 72.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Dunston Lane, , S41 8EY
Newbold CofE Primary School
(0.53 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Cranborne Road, , S41 8PF
Highfield Hall Primary School
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Highfield Hall Primary School, Highfield Lane, , S41 8AZ