The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding 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
52.2
8.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
17.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
56%
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 147 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 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
- 749
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Head
- Mr Stuart Wetson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
April 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
February 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Lugwardine, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 4DR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is St Mary's RC High School a selective school?
No. St Mary's RC High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Mary's RC High School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's RC High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's RC High School?
St Mary's RC High School currently has 749 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's RC High School take?
St Mary's RC High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Mary's RC High School?
St Mary's RC High School is in Hereford, HR1 4DR, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's RC High School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's RC High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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