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St Mary's RC High School
Lugwardine, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 4DR, Herefordshire, County of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.3 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
749
Capacity
675
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and strong parent satisfaction at 92%, this school demonstrates a commitment to high educational standards. Students achieve an Attainment 8 score of 52.2, placing them in the top 22% nationally, and 80% secure at least a grade 4 in English and Maths. While the EBacc entry rate is a solid 56%, it may be an area for further growth.
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Last inspected: 29 January 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 52.2 | Top 22% 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%. | 80% | Top 16% 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%. | 60% | Top 18% 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%. | 56% | Top 27% 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%. | 35% | Top 27% UK |
Parent View (140 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of subjects
96%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
School has high expectations
94%
My child feels safe
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Behaviour is good
90%
School supports development
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
School keeps me informed
84%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.1%
White Other15.1%
Asian Indian7.9%
Mixed Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Other0.8%
Black Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.06406, -2.65869 · HR1 4DR
School details
Local authorityHerefordshire, County of
RegionWest Midlands
URN116992
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's RC High School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's RC High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 January 2019.
Is St Mary's RC High School a good school?
St Mary's RC High School scores 91.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% 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 RC High School?
Based on 140 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's RC High School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Mary's RC High School in GCSEs?
St Mary's RC High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.2. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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