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St Mary's Catholic High School
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- Wigan M29 7EE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well with positive attitudes to learning.
Academic Progress: Current students are making stronger progress than peers in the past.
Qualifications and Training: Strong teaching across subjects, especially improved in science and performance arts.
Current Educational Practices: High-quality support, training, and guidance provided.
Strengths and Challenges: Difficulty recruiting effective teachers in mathematics; improvement is recent.
Opportunities for Involvement: Increased opportunities for personal development and community activities.
Communication: Quality communication systems recognized as a strength.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents generally happy with school improvements.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Intelligent and determined leadership has transformed the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils and parents' behaviour concerns reviewed; high expectations maintained.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying incidents are dealt with efficiently; pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong focus on welfare, mental health, and resilience.
Extracurricular Offerings: Range of cultural, artistic, and sporting activities available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Improved behaviour and enrichment opportunities valued by pupils.
Career Counselling Services: Strong careers advice linked to local growth sectors.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students receive good guidance and support throughout sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Good contribution to support and education for pupils with SEND.
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St Mary's Catholic High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1548 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 47% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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St. Mary's is a Catholic high school first and foremost, with a unique ethos centred on the person and teachings of Jesus Christ. Every one of our 1670 students is their parents' most priceless gift, and as the dignity of every person is at the core of Catholic teaching, we are painfully aware of this. Each and every one of the students has unique skills, abilities, and areas for growth. Being an 11鈥�18 school, it is our honour to accompany students as they transition from childhood through adolescence and into adulthood. In addition to helping them succeed academically, we will encourage and challenge them to develop as people. This will prepare them for adult life with a sense of strength and purpose, resilience, and self-belief, as well as compassion, moral principles, and a sense of justice. I hope our website is helpful to you. We see this as a window into our school, a chance to spread the word and honour our kids and their achievements. You are of course welcome to visit our school if you are a potential student or parent to form your own opinions about our mission, ethos, and daily operations. Please get in touch with Karen Roberts at the school so that she can set up this for you.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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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 | 17.8 | - | 19 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 47% | 63% | 34% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 28.90% | 11.60% | - |
| 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 | -0.34 | 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 | 46.3 | 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 | 47% | 26.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 42.54% | 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 | 45% | 21.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 7.04% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.04 | 2.64 | 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 | 98% | 88.18% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 256 | 157 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 78% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 36.14% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 4.55% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 27.73% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.36% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 5.05% | 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 | -0.4 | 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 | 47.4 | 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% | 30.32% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 43.93% | 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 | 25% | 19.29% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 9.71% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 12.39% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.98 | 2.73 | 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 | 97% | 89.59% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 244 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 83.05% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 39.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 5.32% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 28.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 10.09% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.27% | 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 | -0.27 | 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 | 48.5 | 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 | 44% 4 | 27.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 10 | 44.6% | 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 | 32% | 18.56% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 8.04% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% 3 | 12.24% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.2 | 2.69 | 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 | 98% | 87.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 246 | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 76.89% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 32.53% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 6.63% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 27.32% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 10.37% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.74% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.89% | 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 | -0.26 | 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 | 47.3 | 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 | 40% 2 | 26.36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 13 | 43.23% | 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 | 39% | 16.91% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 9 | 7.5% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% 2 | 11.91% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.13 | 2.7 | 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 | 95% | 86.24% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 256 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 65.71% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 28.18% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 3.35% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 31.06% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.06% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.12% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.18% | 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 | -0.01 | 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 | 51 | 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% | 25.14% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 42.71% | 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 | 38% | 18.9% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 10.33% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 12.19% | 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 | 98% | 86.06% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 257 | 156 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 68.47% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 29.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 6.24% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 29.24% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.12% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 8.47% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.53% | 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 | 31.93 | 31.17 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.33 | 33.03 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.90% | 11.58% | 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 | 124 | 564 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 42% | 51.4% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 8.6% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 23% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 19% | 13% | 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 | 33.77 | 35.5 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.06 | 35.64 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.4% | 12.36% | 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 | 170 | 673 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 50% | 54.2% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 8.8% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 20.2% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 13% | 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 | 31.93 2 | 30.92 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.84 5 | 31.28 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.6% | 8.18% | 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 | 157 | 654 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 52% | 51% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 19% | 14.6% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 21.6% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 9.6% | 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 | 29.47 1 | 30.2 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.44 1 | 31.07 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.8% | 8.02% | 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 | - | 9 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 36 | 85% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 13% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 21.6% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6.4% | 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 | 30.34 | 20.21 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.57 | 22.19 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.3% | 7.52% | 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 | - | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 23 | 72.67% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 7.17% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 16.33% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.83% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd 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 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th 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 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
