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St Mary's Catholic High School
Woburn Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 2EE, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.8 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
564
Capacity
1,115
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
51%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-19. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 36.5 indicates performance is above the national average, only 37% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, suggesting room for improvement in core subjects. Parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, but the school's LocaleIQ score of 15.8 indicates it performs better than only 16% of schools, highlighting potential challenges in the local educational landscape.
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Last inspected: 1 February 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 36.5 | Bottom 9% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 37% | Bottom 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 23% | Bottom 6% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 25% | Bottom 8% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 5% | Bottom 8% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African35.5%
White Other13.5%
Asian Indian10.1%
Asian Other6.0%
Black Caribbean5.9%
Mixed Other5.7%
Other5.7%
Mixed W+B African3.7%
Asian Pakistani3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
White British2.7%
Black Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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51.38062, -0.09803 · CR9 2EE
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN101814
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stmaryscroydon.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 February 2017.
Is St Mary's Catholic High School a good school?
St Mary's Catholic High School scores 15.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Mary's Catholic High School in GCSEs?
St Mary's Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.5. 37% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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