St Mary's Catholic High School
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Manchester Road Astley Tyldesley Manchester M29 7EE |
| Phone | 01942884144 |
| Reference Number | 106538 |
St Mary's Catholic High School has demonstrated effective actions to maintain its standards since the last inspection, showcasing a strong sense of community and positive relationships among pupils. The school has set high expectations for achievement, particularly for disadvantaged students, and most pupils are excelling across various subjects. However, there are concerns regarding the consistency in the use of assessment methods and attendance rates among certain groups, including students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Overall, the school continues to build on its reputation for fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1561 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.89%
Girls: 53.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 127 | 141 | 268 |
| 8 | 119 | 138 | 257 |
| 9 | 127 | 156 | 283 |
| 10 | 125 | 130 | 255 |
| 11 | 126 | 128 | 254 |
| 12 | 59 | 65 | 124 |
| 13 | 49 | 71 | 120 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.2% |
| White, Other | 5.8% |
| African | 5.7% |
| Chinese | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 02 Apr 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Feb 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Mar 2014 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Mar 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community spirit with older pupils supporting younger ones.
- High-quality pastoral care contributing to pupils' well-being.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum enabling comprehensive knowledge acquisition.
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils to ensure better learning outcomes.
- Wide range of enrichment activities promoting personal development.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils' attendance rates are not improving quickly enough.
- Inconsistent use of assessment information affects some pupils' learning.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 56.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 30.27 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 33.43 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 20% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 207 | 17 |
| Third Preference | 104 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 66 | 31 |
Previous Years
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