The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 59.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
59.4
15.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
73%
31.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
52%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.07
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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 207 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 98 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
- 1,358
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- ST MARY'S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Maria Dengate (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Newbold Road, Upper Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDunston Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 551m away
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 551m away
Newbold CofE Primary School
Primary · 871m away
Highfield Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Newbold Community School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Outwood Academy Newbold
Secondary · 1.1km away
Brockwell Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Brockwell Nursery and Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy a selective school?
No. St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 1,358 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy take?
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Chesterfield, S41 8AG, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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