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Mount St Mary's Catholic High School
Ellerby Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 8LA, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.1 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
940
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly excelling in GCSE Attainment 8, where it ranks in the top 31% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 99% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment. However, the percentage of students achieving a grade 5 or higher in English and Maths is relatively lower at 39%, which may be a consideration for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 49.6 | Top 31% 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%. | 65% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 30% UK |
Parent View (91 responses)
★★★★★4.4
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child is happy
99%
I'd recommend this school
99%
School has high expectations
99%
Progress is communicated
99%
My child feels safe
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
School supports development
98%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African47.4%
White British18.9%
White Other13.4%
Asian Other5.4%
Asian Indian2.3%
Black Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed Other1.4%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Other1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.79386, -1.52688 · LS9 8LA
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN108097
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.mountstmarys.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Mount St Mary's Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is Mount St Mary's Catholic High School a good school?
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School scores 89.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 Mount St Mary's Catholic High School?
Based on 91 Ofsted Parent View responses, Mount St Mary's Catholic High School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Mount St Mary's Catholic High School in GCSEs?
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.6. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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