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St Mary's Catholic High School
Goodgraded 09/10/2024Ages 11–181,561 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Mary's Catholic High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Manchester, within the Wigan local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,561 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 09/10/2024, St Mary's Catholic High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 46.7 and 45% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Manchester can view St Mary's Catholic High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 09/10/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 844.2
England avg 45.1 · was 46.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths38%
England avg 45% · was 46% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths63%
England avg 65% · was 67% in 2023/24
EBacc entry21%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.68
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)30.1
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 33.4
AAB or better20%
Retention97%
Value added-0.44
Below average · 95% CI -0.6 to -0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake18.9%
Free school meals18.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language9.6%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled93%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.6%
Attendance91.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence23.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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