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St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy

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St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy

Wallasey Village, Wallasey, CH45 3LN

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Oct 2023

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

Academic picture

33.1school · 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
33.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
8.2%
Basics 9-5
17.2%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

33.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2332.846.4
2023/2429.346.4
2024/2533.146.0

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

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.820.00
2023/24-0.990.00
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
17.2%
EBacc APS
2.55
EBacc 9-5
4.9%
EBacc 9-4
6.9%
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
22.56
A*-A Grades
4.7%
A*-B Grades
11.6%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 93 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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The Mosslands School
0.58 km away · Community school
Requires improvement
The Oldershaw School
0.98 km away · Academy converter
Good
Weatherhead High School
1.16 km away · Academy converter
Good
Edstart Schools Wirral
1.6 km away · Other independent special school
The Observatory School
2.38 km away · Community special school
Good

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About St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy

St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Wallasey, Wirral. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.1. The school has around 1,124 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Wallasey Village, Wallasey, CH45 3LN | More schools in Wirral

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2025 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  2. Oct 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. Oct 2019 — Requires improvement
  4. Sept 2014 — Requires improvement (predecessor: St Mary's Catholic College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy

What is St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy's latest exam results?
St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy located?
St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Wallasey, Wirral (CH45 3LN).
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?
St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy has around 1,124 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy with other schools?
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