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St Mary's Catholic School

St Mary's Catholic School, Bishop's Stortford
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St Mary's Catholic School

Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2NQ

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Bishop's Stortford.

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,121
Ages
11-18
FSM
8.6%
Attainment 8
57.5
Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
57.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
34.8%
Basics 9-5
65.9%

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
67.6%
EBacc APS
5.33
EBacc 9-5
36.2%
EBacc 9-4
50.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
29.34
A*-A Grades
13.5%
A*-B Grades
41.5%
AAB+ %
9.4%

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 93 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About St Mary's Catholic School

St Mary's Catholic School is a secondary school in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 150 responses), 77% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 57.5. The school has around 1,121 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2NQ | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

  1. Oct 2012 — Outstanding (predecessor: St Mary's Catholic School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Mary's Catholic School

What is St Mary's Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about St Mary's Catholic School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 150 responses): 77% of parents would recommend St Mary's Catholic School.
What are St Mary's Catholic School's latest exam results?
St Mary's Catholic School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 57.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Mary's Catholic School located?
St Mary's Catholic School is a secondary school in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire (CM23 2NQ).
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic School?
St Mary's Catholic School has around 1,121 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Mary's Catholic School with other schools?
View St Mary's Catholic School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Hertfordshire.