The McAuley Catholic High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Cantley Lane Cantley Doncaster South Yorkshire DN3 3QF |
| Phone | 01302537396 |
| Reference Number | 140865 |
The McAuley Catholic High School has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, now rated as good overall. The school has effective pastoral systems, a broad curriculum, and students achieve well in external examinations. The headteacher, James Tucker, started in September 2023, and under his leadership, the school continues to implement changes that enhance the learning experience. Students benefit from strong support in both academic and personal development, particularly through the well-regarded sixth-form provision.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1445 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.03%
Girls: 51.97% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 19.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 104 | 117 | 221 |
| 8 | 126 | 114 | 240 |
| 9 | 116 | 120 | 236 |
| 10 | 122 | 116 | 238 |
| 11 | 116 | 114 | 230 |
| 12 | 55 | 91 | 146 |
| 13 | 55 | 79 | 134 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 54% |
| White, Other | 13% |
| African | 10.7% |
| Indian | 4.1% |
| Asian, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 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 | 05 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Feb 2020 | School inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 01 May 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 04 Oct 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as The McAuley Catholic High School | |
| 04 Oct 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 23 Apr 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Apr 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
| 29 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong pastoral support for students
- Effective management of behaviour leading to a calm learning environment
- Broad curriculum that prepares students well for GCSEs
- Strong sixth-form provision with a diverse range of subjects
- Engagement in extra-curricular activities by pupils, including disadvantaged students
- Well-developed systems to support pupils learning to read
- Good understanding of the needs of pupils with SEND
Areas for Improvement
- Some lessons do not consistently match work to curriculum aims and pupils' prior knowledge
- Missed opportunities to adapt the curriculum to address gaps in pupils' knowledge
- Inconsistent implementation of improvement initiatives
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 53.2% |
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 | 29.71 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 32.99 |
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 | 14.3% |
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 148 | 25 |
| Third Preference | 92 | 12 |
| From another Local Authority | 11 | 5 |
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