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St Gregory's Catholic High School
Cromwell Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1HG, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.2 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,205
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic achievement, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 26% nationally. A notable 73% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 52% reach grade 5 or higher. However, the EBacc entry rate stands at 47%, which may be a consideration for parents looking for a more comprehensive curriculum.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 50.9 | Top 26% 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%. | 73% | Top 32% 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%. | 52% | Top 31% 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%. | 47% | Top 25% 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%. | 36% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.6%
White Other10.7%
Mixed Other4.3%
Asian Indian2.8%
Asian Other1.7%
Other1.7%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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53.39093, -2.62093 · WA5 1HG
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN111454
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stgregoryshigh.com
Frequently asked questions
What is St Gregory's Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
St Gregory's Catholic High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2019.
Is St Gregory's Catholic High School a good school?
St Gregory's Catholic High School scores 64.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% 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 Gregory's Catholic High School in GCSEs?
St Gregory's Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.9. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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