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The McAuley Catholic High School
Cantley Lane, Cantley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 3QF, Doncaster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.7 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,445
Capacity
1,730
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.5, placing it in the top 68% nationally. While 55% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in EBacc entry at just 8%. Additionally, 74% of graduates progress to university, with 17% attending top-third institutions, indicating a positive pathway for students.
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Last inspected: 5 December 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. | 42.5 | Bottom 32% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 74% | 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%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 111 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.0%
White Other13.0%
Black African10.7%
Asian Indian4.1%
Asian Other3.5%
Other3.3%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.50821, -1.05992 · DN3 3QF
School details
Local authorityDoncaster
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN140865
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.mcauley.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The McAuley Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
The McAuley Catholic High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2023.
Is The McAuley Catholic High School a good school?
The McAuley Catholic High School scores 32.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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 The McAuley Catholic High School in GCSEs?
The McAuley Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.5. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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