The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.9 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
50.9
7.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
10.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
Source: 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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 233 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 97 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,205
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Head
- Mr Edward McGlinchey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Cromwell Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1HG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 451m away
Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School
Primary · 610m away
Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery
Primary · 648m away
Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11
Miscellaneous · 757m away
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Primary · 801m away
Advanced Education -Thames
Independent · 1.0km away
Advanced Education - The Barn
Independent · 1.0km away
Bewsey Lodge Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Gregory's Catholic High School a selective school?
No. St Gregory's Catholic High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Gregory's Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
St Gregory's Catholic High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Gregory's Catholic High School?
St Gregory's Catholic High School currently has 1,205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Gregory's Catholic High School take?
St Gregory's Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Gregory's Catholic High School?
St Gregory's Catholic High School is in Warrington, WA5 1HG, in the Warrington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Gregory's Catholic High School have a sixth form?
No, St Gregory's Catholic High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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