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St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

State school · Chesterfield, S41 8AG
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,358 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,358 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
Derbyshire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Maria Dengate

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

St Mary's Catholic Primary 28 %
Other 26 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary 13 %
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy 10 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 6 %
Brockwell Junior School 3 %
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy 2 %
Calow CofE VC Primary School 2 %
Christ Church CofE Primary School 2 %
Highfield Hall Primary School 2 %
Deer Park Primary School 2 %
Walton Holymoorside Primary School 2 %
Cutthorpe Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
86%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
63.2%
LA avg.
44%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
39.20
LA avg.
32.51
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
82
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,358
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Newbold Road
Upper Newbold
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 8AG
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Telephone: 01246 201191

Email: enquiries@st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk

Website: http://www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk

Local authority: Derbyshire County Council

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School data & information St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Newbold Road, Upper Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8AG
1,358 Pupil numbers
16.5 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
9 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
82 Number of teachers
10 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
63.2%
LA avg.
44%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
56.60
LA avg.
44.60
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.50 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 197 6
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 9
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 201 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 78 7
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 118 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 197 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 201 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 8
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 8
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 65 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
28%
LA avg.
14.5%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
39.20
LA avg.
32.51
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 32 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 15 B
Psychology GCE A level 28 B
Physics GCE A level 26 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 12 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 15 A
Mathematics GCE A level 54 A
History GCE A level 22 A
Government and Politics GCE A level 8 B
German GCE A level 7 A
Geography GCE A level 16 A
French GCE A level 6 A
English Literature GCE A level 17 A
English Language GCE A level 14 B
Economics GCE A level 8 A
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 13 A
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 10 B
Chemistry GCE A level 39 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 11 B
Biology GCE A level 44 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 9 A
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 7 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
11.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
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