St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Lieutenant Ellis Way Cheshunt Waltham Cross Hertfordshire EN7 5FB |
| Phone | 01992629124 |
| Reference Number | 138360 |
St Mary’s Church of England High School has shown notable improvements since its last inspection, moving from an 'Requires Improvement' to a 'Good' overall rating. The school is praised for fostering a positive community where pupils feel a strong sense of belonging. Students are well-prepared for their future careers due to a robust curriculum and solid support for personal development, including ample enrichment opportunities. However, while the curriculum design has improved, these enhancements have not yet translated into better examination results, indicating that further work is needed in this area.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 982 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.37%
Girls: 51.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 33.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 62 | 76 | 138 |
| 8 | 73 | 73 | 146 |
| 9 | 80 | 83 | 163 |
| 10 | 92 | 80 | 172 |
| 11 | 85 | 107 | 192 |
| 12 | 53 | 50 | 103 |
| 13 | 30 | 38 | 68 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 29.6% |
| African | 17.4% |
| White, Other | 16.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 5% |
| Caribbean | 4.9% |
| Unclassified | 4.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 17 Sep 2019 | School inspection: |
| 15 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 10 Dec 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 24 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) | |
| 24 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 May 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2005 | Inspection |
| 19 Jan 2005 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high ambitions for their learning and future careers.
- The school fosters a nurturing and supportive community.
- Behaviour of pupils is well-managed, creating a focused learning environment.
- The school effectively promotes pupils' personal development through various enrichment activities.
- Strong leadership and governance are evident, with effective accountability.
- Pupils benefit from meaningful work experience opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers lack consistent guidance and training to support the specific needs of pupils with SEND.
- Effective support for pupils at the earliest stages of reading is insufficient.
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 | 40.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 58.4% |
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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UnlockGCSE Results
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 | 25.56 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 26.16 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 75 | 26 |
| Third Preference | 68 | 16 |
| From another Local Authority | 117 | 78 |
Previous Years
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0.49 miles |
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1.01 miles |
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