The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.3
6.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
10.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
62%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.01
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 176 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 77 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,113
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 15.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Trust
- EMMAUS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Head
- Mr James Hodgson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Brake Lane, Hagley, Worcestershire, DY8 2XL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Hagley Catholic High School a selective school?
No. Hagley Catholic High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hagley Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Hagley Catholic High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hagley Catholic High School?
Hagley Catholic High School currently has 1,113 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hagley Catholic High School take?
Hagley Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hagley Catholic High School?
Hagley Catholic High School is in Hagley, DY8 2XL, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hagley Catholic High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Hagley Catholic High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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