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St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Newbold Road, Upper Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8AG, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.8 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,358
Capacity
1,260
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 59.4, this secondary school demonstrates excellent academic performance, particularly in English and Maths where 85% of students achieve grade 4 or higher. Additionally, 82% of pupils progress to university, with 40% attending top-third institutions, indicating a robust pathway for higher education. The school also boasts a high LocaleIQ score, positioning it better than 93% of schools, reflecting strong community support and satisfaction.
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Last inspected: 26 June 2024Quality 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. | 59.4 | Top 8% 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%. | 85% | Top 10% 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%. | 73% | Top 8% 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%. | 52% | Top 12% 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%. | 49% | Top 12% 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%. | 82% | 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%. | 40% | Top 20% |
Based on 165 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.2%
Asian Indian5.7%
White Other5.3%
Mixed Other5.2%
Black African3.8%
Asian Other2.0%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
White Irish0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.25326, -1.45311 · S41 8AG
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138470
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 June 2024.
Is St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy scores 92.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% 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 Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy in GCSEs?
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.4. 85% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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