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The McAuley Catholic High School
Goodgraded 05/12/2023Ages 11–181,445 pupilsFaithRoman 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 & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 05/12/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 442.5
Attainment 842.5
England avg 45.1 · was 45.6 in 2023/24
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths35%
England avg 45% · was 40% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths55%
England avg 65% · was 64% in 2023/24
EBacc entry8%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.33
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: 33.0
AAB or better14%
Retention99%
Value added-0.35
Below average · 95% CI -0.5 to -0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake27.5%
Free school meals27.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language19.6%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled84%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.6%
Attendance90.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence28.3%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Doncaster
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