St Mary's RC High School
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 52.2 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 52.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 75%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.10
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.14, 0.33]
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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 | 149 | 52.2 | — | 74.5% | 55.7% | 4.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 150 | 51.7 | +0.10 | 74.7% | 56.0% | 4.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 147 | 50.2 | +0.14 | 73.0% | 23.0% | 4.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 147 | 56.0 | +0.27 | 82.0% | 29.0% | 4.8 |
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School information
| URN | 116992 |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Stuart Wetson |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | HR1 4DR |
| Latest pupils | 149 |
| FSM eligible | 11.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Lugwardine, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 4DR
http://www.st-maryshigh.hereford.sch.uk1432850416| DfE number | 4601 |
| UKPRN | 10016477 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 23 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |