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St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)
Lieutenant Ellis Way, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 5FB, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.8 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
982
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 55% nationally. Approximately 65% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 72% progress to university, indicating a strong pathway for higher education. However, only 11% of students gain entry to top-third universities, suggesting there may be room for improvement in preparing students for competitive university placements.
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Last inspected: 10 October 2023Quality 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. | 45.0 | Bottom 46% 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 49% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 51% | Top 34% 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%. | 30% | Top 34% 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%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 79 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British29.6%
Black African17.4%
White Other16.9%
Other6.1%
Mixed Other5.0%
Black Caribbean4.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.6%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Black Other1.8%
Asian Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.69587, -0.05620 · EN7 5FB
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN138360
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2023.
Is St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) a good school?
St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) scores 44.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% 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 Church of England High School (VA) in GCSEs?
St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.0. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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