SecondaryData as of May 2026

St Mary's RC High School

Lugwardine, Hereford, HR1 4DR

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Hereford.

Voluntary aided school

Roman Catholic

Pupils

749

Ages

11-16

FSM

11.2%

Attainment 8

52.1

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jan 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

52.1

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

27.7%

Basics 9-5

59.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

55.7%

EBacc APS

4.72

EBacc 9-5

28.9%

EBacc 9-4

34.9%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About St Mary's RC High School

St Mary's RC High School is a secondary school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 140 responses), 92% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.1. The school has around 749 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Lugwardine, Hereford, HR1 4DR | More schools in Herefordshire, County of

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Mary's RC High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Dec 2024 — Standards maintained
Jan 2019 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Mary's RC High School

What is St Mary's RC High School's Ofsted rating?

St Mary's RC High School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about St Mary's RC High School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 140 responses): 92% of parents would recommend St Mary's RC High School.

What are St Mary's RC High School's latest exam results?

St Mary's RC High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Mary's RC High School located?

St Mary's RC High School is a secondary school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of (HR1 4DR).

How many pupils attend St Mary's RC High School?

St Mary's RC High School has around 749 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Mary's RC High School with other schools?

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