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The McAuley Catholic High School
Goodgraded 05/12/2023Ages 11–181,445 pupilsRoman Catholic
The McAuley Catholic High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Doncaster. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,445 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/12/2023, The McAuley Catholic High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 46.2 and 41% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Doncaster can view The McAuley Catholic High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 05/12/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.6%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence28.3%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher15.7England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS99%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals27.5%England avg 28.6%
English not first language19.6%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 842.5
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths35%
Grade 4+ English & maths55%
EBacc entry8%
EBacc average point score3.33
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)30.1
Value added-0.35Below average · 95% CI -0.5 to -0.2
Retention99%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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