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

Outstandinggraded 26/06/2024Ages 11–181,358 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Chesterfield, S41 8AG
Derbyshire

St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Chesterfield, within the Derbyshire local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,358 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 26/06/2024, St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.5), an average Attainment 8 score of 56.4 and 63% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Chesterfield can view St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 26/06/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 859.4
England avg 45.1 · was 56.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths73%
England avg 45% · was 63% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths85%
England avg 65% · was 84% in 2023/24
EBacc entry52%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.39
England avg 4.03
Sixth form — A-levelB
A-level grade (point score)B
APS per entry 39.5
A-level grade (best 3)B
APS best 3: 40.1
AAB or better24%
Retention97%
Value added+0.07
Average · 95% CI -0.0 to 0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake17.1%
Free school meals17.1%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language12.2%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled106%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.4%
Attendance93.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence15.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in ChesterfieldSee the full area report for S41 8AG