St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Chesterfield, Derbyshire
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire for ages 11–18 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 26 June 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Newbold Road, Upper Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8AG
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Council
- Derbyshire
- Pupils on roll
- 1,400 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 17.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 26 June 2024
Strengths
- “One parent captured the sentiments of the overwhelming majority of parents and carers who expressed an opinion when they said: ‘I feel lucky that I get to send my children here.”
- “Pupils’ conduct and attitudes towards one another, with adults and visitors are exceptional.”
- “They are welcoming and courteous while also industrious.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 15 July 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 73% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 59.4 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | B | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 266 first-preference applications, 203 offers in total, 202 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Derbyshire.
- Outwood Academy Newbold 0.7 mi School remains Good
- Brookfield Community School 1.6 mi Good
- Parkside Community School 1.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Whittington Green School 2.0 mi Good
- Outwood Academy Hasland Hall 3.1 mi Good
- Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School 3.4 mi Good
- Springwell Community College 3.8 mi Not judged
- Netherthorpe School 4.7 mi Not judged