St Gregory's Catholic High School
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Attainment 8 of 50.9 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 50.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 69%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.31
- Confidence interval:
- [0.13, 0.50]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 235 | 50.9 | — | 68.5% | 47.2% | 4.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 235 | 51.8 | +0.31 | 71.5% | 48.9% | 4.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 233 | 51.1 | +0.18 | 70.0% | 33.0% | 4.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 188 | 54.5 | +0.25 | 74.0% | 27.0% | 4.7 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Warrington for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 111454 |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Edward McGlinchey |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | WA5 1HG |
| Latest pupils | 235 |
| FSM eligible | 17.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Cromwell Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1HG
http://www.stgregoryshigh.comView local authority page1925574888| DfE number | 4622 |
| UKPRN | 10017463 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 25 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 12 Jan 2020 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 26 Nov 2019 |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2020 |