St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Academy converter · Sixth form
Chesterfield, S41 8AG
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 11% in England
1 of 8 in Chesterfield
Pupils
1,400
First preferences per place
1.31
2026/27
Absence
5.9%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 57.3 | 56.6 | 59.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 67% | 63% | 73% | |
| Average English grade | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.6 | 5.5 | 6.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 76% | 63% | 72% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.36 | 0.50 | — |
85% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Outwood Academy Newbold · 0.7 mi · No rating · Top 35% in England
- Brookfield Community School · 1.6 mi · Good · Top 22% in England
- Parkside Community School · 1.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 16% in England
- Whittington Green School · 2.0 mi · Good · Bottom 21% in England
- Outwood Academy Hasland Hall · 3.1 mi · Good · Top 40% in England
- Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School · 3.4 mi · Good · Top 28% in England
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The neighbourhood
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Dunston (typical home £210,000, crime high).
What is St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy is in the top 11% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.