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The McAuley Catholic High School

State school · Doncaster, DN3 3QF
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,433 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,433 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr James Tucker

Entrance

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

Other 20 %
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.
Hatchell Wood Primary Academy 13 %
St Peter's Catholic Primary School 8 %
Hawthorn Primary School 8 %
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School 7 %
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School 6 %
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy 5 %
St Joseph's School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy 4 %
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Edlington 3 %
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School 3 %
St Joseph and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 3 %
Intake Primary Academy 3 %
Bessacarr Primary 2 %
Holy Family Catholic Primary School 2 %
Rossington St Michael's CofE Primary School 2 %
Hexthorpe Primary School 2 %
Sandringham Primary School 2 %
Tranmoor Primary 2 %
Town Field Primary School 2 %
Park Primary School 1 %
Carr Lodge Academy 1 %
Unknown 1 %
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
79%
LA avg.
69%
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
64%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
60%
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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 level - Average points score (2024)

School
29.04
LA avg.
32.81
Eng. avg.
35.69
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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
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
86
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11.9 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,433
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: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Cantley Lane
Cantley
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN3 3QF
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Telephone: 01302 537396

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.mcauley.org.uk

Local authority: Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council

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School data & information The McAuley Catholic High School Cantley Lane, Cantley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 3QF
1,433 Pupil numbers
23 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
17 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
86 Number of teachers
8 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
64%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
60%

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
45.60
LA avg.
44.10
Eng. avg.
44.20

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)

-0.06 Score Average
≈ 35% 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 8 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 216 5
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 9
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 107 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 226 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 99 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 221 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 226 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 107 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 108 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6

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

School
11%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%

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
29.04
LA avg.
32.81
Eng. avg.
35.69

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 9 A
Religious Studies GCE A level 6 C
Psychology GCE A level 16 B
Polish GCE A level 5 B
Physics GCE A level 16 B
Mathematics GCE A level 29 B
History GCE A level 11 B
Geography GCE A level 7 C
English Language GCE A level 8 B
Economics GCE A level 17 C
Chemistry GCE A level 12 B
Biology GCE A level 15 C
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 7 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 9 B
Mathematics GCE AS level 2 C

Entry and exit data

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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

The McAuley Catholic High School 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.

1.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
11.9 %
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: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
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