St Mary's Catholic School
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Attainment 8 of 57.6 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 57.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 84%
- 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:
- +0.43
- Confidence interval:
- [0.22, 0.63]
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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 | 185 | 57.6 | — | 84.3% | 67.6% | 5.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 186 | 54.6 | +0.43 | 75.3% | 66.7% | 5.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 183 | 54.3 | +0.38 | 75.0% | 72.0% | 5.0 |
| 2021/2022 | 183 | 57.5 | +0.32 | 84.0% | 72.0% | 5.3 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Hertfordshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 148499 |
| Local authority | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Deirdre McHugh |
| Trust | ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | CM23 2NQ |
| Latest pupils | 185 |
| FSM eligible | 8.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2NQ
http://www.stmarys.netView local authority page1279654901| DfE number | 5422 |
| UKPRN | 10088096 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2021 |
| GIAS updated | 4 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 11 Dec 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 |