St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Decision summary
This summary combines published school data and is designed to help you decide what to check next. It does not guarantee a school place or replace official admissions guidance.
Attainment 8 of 59.4 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 59.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 85%
- 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:
- +0.50
- Confidence interval:
- [0.30, 0.70]
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
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.
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Check entrance test registration dates
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
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 | 206 | 59.4 | — | 85.0% | 52.4% | 5.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 204 | 56.6 | +0.50 | 82.4% | 40.2% | 5.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 207 | 57.3 | +0.36 | 81.0% | 50.0% | 5.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 202 | 60.2 | +0.27 | 84.0% | 47.0% | 5.5 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Derbyshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 138470 |
| Local authority | Derbyshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Maria Dengate |
| Trust | ST MARY'S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | S41 8AG |
| Latest pupils | 206 |
| FSM eligible | 16.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Newbold Road, Upper Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8AG
http://www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.ukView local authority page1246201191| DfE number | 5413 |
| UKPRN | 10037860 |
| Opened | 1 Aug 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 14 Jul 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2024 |