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St Mary's Catholic Academy

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St Mary's Catholic Academy

St Walburga's Road, Blackpool, FY3 7EQ

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,184
Ages
11-18
FSM
36.4%
Attainment 8
41.4
Ofsted
Good
May 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.5%
Basics 9-5
28.8%

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
11.5%
EBacc APS
3.37
EBacc 9-5
6.7%
EBacc 9-4
7.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.18
A*-A Grades
17.4%
A*-B Grades
39.6%
AAB+ %
19.4%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 74 students entered

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About St Mary's Catholic Academy

St Mary's Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Blackpool, Blackpool. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.4. The school has around 1,184 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: St Walburga's Road, Blackpool, FY3 7EQ | More schools in Blackpool

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2022 — Good
  2. Nov 2011 — Good (predecessor: St Mary's Catholic College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Mary's Catholic Academy

What is St Mary's Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are St Mary's Catholic Academy's latest exam results?
St Mary's Catholic Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Academy located?
St Mary's Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Blackpool, Blackpool (FY3 7EQ).
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Academy?
St Mary's Catholic Academy has around 1,184 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Mary's Catholic Academy with other schools?
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