St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Cranbrook Avenue Hull HU6 7TN |
| Phone | 01482851136 |
| Reference Number | 144104 |
St Mary’s College, Voluntary Catholic Academy is performing exceptionally well, receiving an overall effectiveness rating of outstanding in its first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to high academic standards and inclusivity, with exceptional progress reported for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The curriculum is carefully crafted around key 'golden threads' that ensure knowledge is well sequenced, fostering a deep understanding among students. Behaviour and attitudes are exemplary, contributing to a positive learning environment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 2438 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.2%
Girls: 51.8% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 30.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 186 | 187 | 373 |
| 8 | 202 | 183 | 385 |
| 9 | 208 | 187 | 395 |
| 10 | 176 | 188 | 364 |
| 11 | 199 | 179 | 378 |
| 12 | 108 | 184 | 292 |
| 13 | 96 | 155 | 251 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 47.5% |
| White, Other | 22.9% |
| African | 8.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 24 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 29 Jun 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as St Mary's College | |
| 29 Jun 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
| 12 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional academic progress for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- A broad and well-sequenced curriculum designed around key 'golden threads'.
- Outstanding personal development opportunities for pupils.
- High levels of pupil engagement in extra-curricular activities.
- Strong support for early reading and literacy development.
- Consistent implementation of behaviour policies across the school.
- Excellent attendance significantly above the national average.
- Highly effective leadership and management within the school.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 54.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 62.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 74.8% |
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 37.09 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 36.87 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 12.9% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 363 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 185 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 127 | 46 |
Previous Years
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