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St Mary's Catholic Academy
St Walburga's Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7EQ, Blackpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.9 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,184
Capacity
1,199
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, especially with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.5, placing it in the top 73% nationally. While 55% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 69% progress to university, the EBacc entry rate of 12% and only 8% attending top-third universities indicate areas for improvement. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students with a focus on academic growth.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2022Quality 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. | 41.5 | Bottom 27% 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 22% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 69% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 89 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.3%
White Other15.9%
Asian Indian8.1%
Asian Other5.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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53.82687, -3.02103 · FY3 7EQ
School details
Local authorityBlackpool
RegionNorth West
URN141257
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-mary.blackpool.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2022.
Is St Mary's Catholic Academy a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Academy scores 29.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% 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 Academy in GCSEs?
St Mary's Catholic Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.5. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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