St Mary's Catholic School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Windhill, CM23 2NQ |
| School Website | www.stmarys.net |
| Telephone | 1279654901 |
| URN | 148499 |
School Census
| Total | 1158 |
| Girls/Boys | 576/582 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.7%/50.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 21.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 63 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 6.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/10/2024 | |
| 10/10/2012 | Outstanding |
| 17/10/2007 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/10/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 10/10/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 17/10/2007 |
| 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 | 54.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59.10% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 75.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 66.70% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.96 |
| Progress 8 | 0.43 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 64% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 75% |
| Entering EBacc | 72% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.01 |
| Progress 8 | 0.39 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 67% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 84% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 5.29 |
| Progress 8 | 0.32 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 486 |
| As first preference | 152 |
| As second preference | 112 |
| As third preference | 111 |
| Total Offers Made | 184 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 145 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 538 |
| As first preference | 165 |
| As second preference | 120 |
| As third preference | 122 |
| Total Offers Made | 185 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 150 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 648 |
| As first preference | 204 |
| As second preference | 114 |
| As third preference | 150 |
| Total Offers Made | 187 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 168 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 15% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 16% |
| no | 84% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| dont know | 8% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 75% |
| no | 25% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 48% |
| african ethnic origin | 16.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 14.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| irish ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 50.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 14.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 14% |
| irish ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
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Northgate Primary School
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White Trees Independent School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: 13a London Road, Hertfordshire, CM23 5NA