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St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy
Cranbrook Avenue, Hull, HU6 7TN, Kingston upon Hull, City of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.4 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
2,438
Capacity
2,400
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this voluntary Catholic academy demonstrates strong academic performance, reflected in its GCSE Attainment 8 score, which places it in the top 15% of schools nationwide. The percentage of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 78%, with 62% achieving a grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. Additionally, 74% of students progress to university, with 20% entering top-third institutions, showcasing a commitment to higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 24 October 2023Quality 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. | 54.9 | Top 15% 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%. | 78% | Top 21% 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%. | 62% | Top 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%. | 80% | Top 6% 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%. | 61% | Top 6% 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%. | 20% | Average |
Based on 304 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.5%
White Other22.9%
Black African8.8%
Mixed Other5.9%
Other4.0%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Black Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.77531, -0.36320 · HU6 7TN
School details
Local authorityKingston upon Hull, City of
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN144104
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.smchull.org
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 October 2023.
Is St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy a good school?
St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy scores 88.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 College, Voluntary Catholic Academy in GCSEs?
St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.9. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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