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St Mary's Catholic High School
Manchester Road, Astley, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7EE, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.0 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,561
Capacity
1,569
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 81%, this school demonstrates a solid commitment to its students' education. While GCSE Attainment 8 scores are above the national average, with 44.2, only 63% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement. Additionally, 55% of students progress to university, with 16% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a positive pathway for higher education.
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Last inspected: 2 April 2019Older 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. | 44.2 | Bottom 40% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 29% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 55% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 141 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (155 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
School has high expectations
85%
My child feels safe
83%
I'd recommend this school
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
My child is happy
81%
My child makes good progress
80%
Behaviour is good
74%
School keeps me informed
74%
School supports development
74%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.2%
White Other5.8%
Black African5.7%
Asian Chinese2.5%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.6%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.49510, -2.46463 · M29 7EE
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106538
School typeVoluntary aided school
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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 2 April 2019.
Is St Mary's Catholic High School a good school?
St Mary's Catholic High School scores 41.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Mary's Catholic High School?
Based on 155 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's Catholic High School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
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 44.2. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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