St Mary's Catholic High School
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Royal Avenue Leyland Lancashire PR25 1BS |
| Phone | 01772421909 |
| Reference Number | 119816 |
St Mary's Catholic High School is performing effectively, successfully maintaining the standards identified in its previous inspections. The school prides itself on being an inclusive community where pupils feel safe and valued. With a broad and ambitious curriculum that prepares students well for their future, the school has seen a significant increase in enrollment and a respective expansion of its course offerings. While most subjects demonstrate effective teaching practices, there are areas where improvement is needed to ensure that all pupils receive a consistently high quality of education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 817 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.73%
Girls: 46.27% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 95 | 71 | 166 |
| 8 | 83 | 83 | 166 |
| 9 | 89 | 77 | 166 |
| 10 | 87 | 72 | 159 |
| 11 | 85 | 75 | 160 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.2% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2025 | School inspection |
| 21 Jan 2020 | School inspection |
| 21 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Dec 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Jun 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Jan 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 02 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 29 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils foster a positive learning environment.
- Pupils feel safe and are well supported in their emotional well-being.
- The school's curriculum is broad and ambitious, catering to various academic and vocational aspirations.
- Effective strategies are in place to help pupils who struggle with reading.
- A robust careers program prepares students for future employment.
- Pupils participate in a wide range of enrichment activities, enhancing their skills and confidence.
Areas for Improvement
- In a minority of subjects, teaching strategies do not effectively support all pupils' understanding, leading to knowledge gaps.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 60% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 154 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 115 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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