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St Mary's Catholic High School

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St Mary's Catholic High School

Royal Avenue, Leyland, PR25 1BS

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
817
Ages
11-16
FSM
20.8%
Attainment 8
45.0
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2016

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.3%
Basics 9-5
43.8%

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
13.1%
EBacc APS
3.58
EBacc 9-5
3.8%
EBacc 9-4
8.1%
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About St Mary's Catholic High School

St Mary's Catholic High School is a secondary school in Leyland, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.0. The school has around 817 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Jan 2020 — School remains Good
  3. Jun 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Mary's Catholic High School

What is St Mary's Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are St Mary's Catholic High School's latest exam results?
St Mary's Catholic High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Mary's Catholic High School located?
St Mary's Catholic High School is a secondary school in Leyland, Lancashire (PR25 1BS).
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic High School?
St Mary's Catholic High School has around 817 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Mary's Catholic High School with other schools?
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