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St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy
- Secondary
- Kingston upon Hull HU6 7TN
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make exceptional academic progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are extremely well behaved and feel happy and safe.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are highly skilled and knowledgeable.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide comprehensive professional development.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are proud to work at the school.
Opportunities for Involvement: Opportunities to be active citizens through various ambassador roles.
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View and find published performance information.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views are considered through various surveys and communications.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are tenacious in dealing with issues like attendance.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are constantly improving the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective arrangements for safeguarding; bullying is promptly addressed.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High-quality pastoral support and on-site mental health services.
Extracurricular Offerings: Access to a wide variety of extra-curricular activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities support pupils to develop talents and interests.
Outdoor Facilities: Extensive sporting offer supports pupil engagement.
Career Counselling Services: Excellent careers support at all key stages.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Broad curriculum including academic, vocational and technical qualifications.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND receive expert support and early identification.
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St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in East Riding of Yorkshire County, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 2471 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 58% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
88.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
A
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.2 | - | 15.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 58% | 98% | 34% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 23.90% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.73 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 26.75% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 40.75% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 80% | 31.9% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 9.9% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 52% | 16.85% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.10 | 2.79 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 84.89% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 305 | 146 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 74.79% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 23.53% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 13.84% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 25.16% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.11% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.32% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.84% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 29.65% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 43.95% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 90% | 27.2% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 10.45% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 14.7% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.45 | 2.89 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 273 | 141 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 86.47% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 25.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 14.05% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 29.21% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 17.47% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.84% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.84% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.77 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 22.05% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 38.65% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 77% | 24.75% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 38% | 8.35% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% | 13.1% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5 | 2.81 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 87.18% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 247 | 132 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 80% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 24.76% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 10.18% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 26.35% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 18.71% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.18% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.06% | 2.75% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.89 | 28.84 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.65 | 29.34 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.90% | 14.71% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 263 | 342 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 47.29% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 14.43% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 18.86% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 15.71% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.33 | 32.35 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.54 | 32.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 26.6% | 15.93% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 256 | 486 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 51.71% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 11.14% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 14.43% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 18% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.19 | 28.61 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.53 | 21.49 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.4% | 6.95% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 234 | 620 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 46.67% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 13.33% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 22.17% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 14.17% | 8.8% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
