The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
54.9
11.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
62%
20.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
80%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.09
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 333 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 210 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
- 2,438
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Trust
- ST CUTHBERT'S ROMAN CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Maria Stead (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Cranbrook Avenue, Hull, HU6 7TN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEndike Academy
Primary · 494m away
Endsleigh Holy Child VC Academy
Primary · 575m away
Newland School for Girls
Secondary · 614m away
St Nicholas Primary School
Primary · 663m away
Lift Green Way
Primary · 751m away
Frederick Holmes School
Special school · 837m away
Sidmouth Primary School
Primary · 986m away
Newland St John's Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy a selective school?
No. St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy?
St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy currently has 2,438 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy take?
St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy?
St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy is in Hull, HU6 7TN, in the Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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