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The McAuley Catholic High School

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The McAuley Catholic High School

Cantley Lane, Doncaster, DN3 3QF

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Dec 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

42.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.0%
Basics 9-5
34.6%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

42.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2344.946.4
2023/2445.646.4
2024/2542.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.030.00
2023/24-0.060.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
7.8%
EBacc APS
3.32
EBacc 9-5
4.3%
EBacc 9-4
4.8%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.06
A*-A Grades
12.5%
A*-B Grades
36.6%
AAB+ %
14.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 150 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster
1.22 km away · Free schools alternative provision
Good
New College Doncaster
2.94 km away · Free schools 16 to 19
The Hayfield School
2.94 km away · Academy converter
Good
Heatherwood School
3.2 km away · Academy special converter
Outstanding
Outwood Academy Danum
3.26 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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About The McAuley Catholic High School

The McAuley Catholic High School is a secondary school in Doncaster, Doncaster. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.5. The school has around 1,445 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Cantley Lane, Doncaster, DN3 3QF | More schools in Doncaster

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The McAuley Catholic High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2023 — Good
  2. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Feb 2020 — Requires improvement
  4. Nov 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The McAuley Catholic High School

What is The McAuley Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
The McAuley Catholic High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The McAuley Catholic High School's latest exam results?
The McAuley Catholic High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The McAuley Catholic High School located?
The McAuley Catholic High School is a secondary school in Doncaster, Doncaster (DN3 3QF).
How many pupils attend The McAuley Catholic High School?
The McAuley Catholic High School has around 1,445 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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