St Mary’s RC High School, Chesterfield

Comprehensive

National rank

235

287

Rank last year

64.9%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

33.4%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Maria Dengate

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

1,347

Head teacher

Maria Dengate

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

1,347

Head teacher

Maria Dengate

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

1,347

Progress 8

ABOVE AVERAGE

Pupils on free school meals

15.5%

Progress 8

ABOVE AVERAGE

Pupils on free school meals

15.5%

Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 198=

Grade

%

A*

12.3

A

21.6

B

31

A*/A

33.9

A*-B

64.9

GCSE 2024 rank: 287=

Grade

%

A*/9/8

18.1

A/7

15.3

A*/A/9/8/7

33.4

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2024
Verdict *
Outstanding
“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 … Pupils thrive at school both academically and socially, including in the sixth form. Classrooms are busy and purposeful learning spaces. Pupils receive consistently high-quality teaching that stimulates their interest and engagement in all subjects … A unique aspect of the school’s provision is a first-class programme for pupils’ personal development. The elements of the school’s innovative ‘Inauro’ scheme ensure that pupils feel safe and well prepared for life in modern society.”
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*From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgment in inspections of state-funded schools. A consultation on the new report cards will take place in 2025.

About the school

  • The bespoke Inauro personal development programme, which runs from Year 7 to Year 13, is designed to give pupils the skills, knowledge and desire to make an impact in the world. 
  • The academic curriculum is supplemented with aspirational and educational assemblies, form time for personal development, seminar teaching of PSHE and RSE, co-curricular activities and encouraging pupils to put their faith into action through service.
  • St Mary’s High School aims to work in partnership with parents and carers to encourage pupils to have good manners, to be kind and develop a sense of responsibility, self-discipline and respect for themselves, for others and for their environment. 
  • Key Stage 4 pupils can take Level 1/2 BTec qualifications as part of their Year 9 options. Subjects include hospitality and catering, fine art and engineering. At Key Stage 5 pupils can take a full BTec Level 3 pathway in subjects such as applied science, business studies or information technology.
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