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St Mary's RC High School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils throughout the school make strong progress in all subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons and around the school site is exemplary.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are provided with effective training to help them to further develop their teaching.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have high expectations of teachers and regularly visit lessons to check how pupils are progressing.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is very effective across the curriculum and in different year groups.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school and many express gratitude that their children attend St Mary’s.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are highly supportive of school leaders, with the overwhelming majority feeling that the school is well led.
Communication: Assessment information does not always clearly inform parents and pupils about current progress in key stage 3.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The headteacher and senior leaders are a visible presence around school and their work is highly regarded by pupils, parents and colleagues.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders’ review and evaluation of strategies to support disadvantaged pupils is not as effective as it might be.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding is extremely effective. There is a consistently caring culture at the school.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe. No bullying at the school.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many pupils take advantage of a range of extra-curricular activities, trips and visits.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils are given the opportunity to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are very well prepared for the next stage in their education or employment after leaving the school.
Career Counselling Services: Careers information advice and guidance is not comprehensive enough for pupils in key stage 3.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND have made strong progress over time. Current pupils continue to do well.
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About Us
St Mary's RC High School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Herefordshire, West Midlands.
It has 748 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Thank you for visiting our website and for showing interest in our school. Being the headteacher of St. Mary's is a fantastic honour, and I am very proud of what we all stand for. I understand how unique it is to learn at St. Mary's, and I also understand as a parent how much kids change and grow during their time with us. We take pleasure in having the highest standards for everyone who enrols at St. Mary's and in giving them an exceptional education both inside and outside of the classroom. God is at the centre of everything we do as a spiritual community at St. Mary's, a Catholic school that performs well academically. We are devoted to providing all of our students with great academic, pastoral, and spiritual growth while upholding the ideals of the Gospel and the standards we have established for ourselves. We are fortunate to have lovely spaces in which to work and learn, as well as outstanding instructors who are dedicated to assisting our students in reaching their full potential. I'm excited to meet you at our next Open Mornings and Evenings, and I hope to work with you and your kids in the years to come.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A
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B
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.3 | - | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 54% | 63% | 29% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 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 | 0.14 | 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 | 50.2 | 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 | 54% | 26.42% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 40.71% | 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 | 23% | 17.75% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 8.13% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 11.54% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.21 | 2.71 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | 99% | 88.65% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 102 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 79.53% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 34% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 5.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 65% | 33.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 6.65% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 5.65% | 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 | 0.27 | 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 | 56 | 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 | 66% | 29.08% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 42.58% | 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 | 29% | 20.29% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 10.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 14.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.8 | 2.86 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% | 88.35% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 103 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 82.47% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 37.71% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 62% | 32.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.59% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.88% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.94% | 2.13% |
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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 | 0.44 | 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 | 55 | 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 | 60% 5 | 28.74% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% 1 | 45.3% | 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 | 30% | 27.7% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 4 | 9.22% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 3 | 14.65% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.76 | 2.87 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | 100% | 89.47% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 98 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 82.82% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 94% | 68.12% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 7.53% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.41% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.71% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.76% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.82% | 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 | 0.2 | 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 | 52.5 | 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 | 55% 6 | 32.59% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% 2 | 48.55% | 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 | 33% | 26.05% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 7 | 9.41% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 2 | 15.27% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.58 | 2.99 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 100 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 81.41% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 33% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 7.06% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 66% | 32.71% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.71% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.53% | 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 | 0.37 | 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 | 53.2 | 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 | 61% | 30.18% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 44.68% | 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 | 48% | 28.55% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 13.73% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 15.64% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | 99% | 89.41% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 107 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 64.65% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 34.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.88% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 65% | 31.65% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.06% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.94% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.94% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's RC High School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
