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St Mary's Catholic Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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St Mary's Catholic Academy
- 3.2 (6 reviews)
- Secondary
- Blackpool FY3 7EQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well overall.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school.
Qualifications and Training: Many teachers have a detailed knowledge of their curriculum subjects.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers ensure that pupils revisit their learning regularly.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers use their subject expertise skilfully to help pupils remember and apply their learning.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils experience a wealth of opportunities which interest and inspire them.
Communication: Parents are very supportive of the school.
Parent Satisfaction: 鈥楳y child has been very happy there.鈥�
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Teachers respond quickly and resolve any issues effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Trustees challenge leaders to develop further the quality of education for all pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Teachers respond quickly and resolve any issues effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure a strong culture of safeguarding.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils take part enthusiastically in clubs and sports.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils experience a wealth of opportunities which interest and inspire them.
Outdoor Facilities: They also enjoy visits, for example to London.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive a strong careers education.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Many students progress on to university.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders accurately identify the needs of pupils with SEND.
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About Us
St Mary's Catholic Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 1205 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.7 | - | 14.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 27% | 98% | 61% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 22.90% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.76 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 15.77% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 28.23% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 8% | 11.62% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 3.69% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 5.15% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.17 | 1.73 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 91.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 209 | 141 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 82.88% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 32.88% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 4.63% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 21.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 23.5% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4.75% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.61 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 18.82% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 32.09% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 4% | 12.91% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 3.36% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 5.18% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.47 | 1.91 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 78% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 209 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 72.38% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 36.63% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 5% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 20.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 10.38% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.25% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% 6 | 17.6% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 3 | 30.8% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 14% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 3 | 2.5% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 1 | 5% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.6 | 2.03 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 91% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 207 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 83.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 33.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 28% | 3.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 23% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 23.25% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.13% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.38% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 5 | 16.6% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 4 | 29.7% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 8.8% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 5 | 2.3% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 6 | 4.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.69 | 1.95 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 78.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 209 | 136 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 57.43% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 29.57% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 32% | 5% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 18.86% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.86% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 4% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 20.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 36.25% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 8% | 13.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 5.63% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 6.5% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 77.71% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 210 | 145 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 74.14% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 37.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 4.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 22.57% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.86% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.14% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.71% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.05 | 16.53 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.86 | 17.43 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.90% | 11.45% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 71 | 409 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 44% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 8.5% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 27% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 19% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.06 | 15.03 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.39 | 15.2 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.7% | 7.35% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 84 | 707 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 55% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 5.5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 20% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 18% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.95 4 | 15.98 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.89 16 | 19.45 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.8% | 11.9% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 57 | 589 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 52% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 10.5% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 20% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 15.5% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.37 | 13.69 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 22.85 11 | 11.43 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.5% | 2.25% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 59% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 11.5% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.7 | 13.85 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.68 | 16.84 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.4% | 1.7% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 14 | 94.5% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 10.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 25.5% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.5% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 2nd Jun 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 3rd Jun 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1