The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.0
1.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
1.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.36
Band 4Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 180 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 99 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 982
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 30.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- ST MARY'S CE ACADEMY, CHESHUNT
- Head
- Mr Richard Vaughan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lieutenant Ellis Way, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7 5FB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGoffs - Churchgate Academy
Secondary · 952m away
Goffs Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School
Nursery · 1.5km away
Burleigh Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Oakview Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Hurst Drive Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Greenfield Nursery School
Nursery · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) a selective school?
No. St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)'s Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)?
St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) currently has 982 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) take?
St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)?
St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) is in Waltham Cross, EN7 5FB, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) have a sixth form?
Yes, St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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