St Mary's RC High School

StateSecondaryRoman Catholic

InspectedSecondaryAges 11–16749 pupils

Lugwardine, HR1 4DRWebsite01432850416

Inspected749 pupilsAges 11–16

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Dec 2024

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Ages11 - 16

Pupils749

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Ages11 - 16

Pupils749

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 16

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

749 / 675 (111%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Head Teacher

Mr Stuart Wetson

At a Glance

Results

Attainment 8: 52.2

AdmissionsIn demand

1.2x oversubscribed (2025-26)

90%

Would recommend

Avg 89%

5.1%

Absence rate

Avg 5.8%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.1%vs 5.8% avg

Would recommend

90%vs 89% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence11.8%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.1%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support16.3%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans4.7%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty61 pupils (39%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health43 pupils (27%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder16 pupils (10%)

Physical Disability11 pupils (7%)

Speech, Language & Communication9 pupils (6%)

Hearing Impairment6 pupils (4%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty5 pupils (3%)

Visual Impairment4 pupils (3%)

Other2 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)44

Teaching assistants (FTE)16

Support staff (FTE)34

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils749

Free school meals11.2%

English as additional language25.6%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British68.1%

White Other15.1%

Indian7.9%

Mixed Other2.3%

Mixed White & Asian1.6%

Other1.5%

Mixed White & African1.2%

Asian Other0.8%

Unclassified0.5%

Black Other0.3%

Black African0.3%

Gypsy/Roma0.1%

Pakistani0.1%

Traveller Irish0.1%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.1%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

140 responses

Well taught★100.0%

Happy child90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Safe90.0%

Informed90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well led90.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2025

Leavers' Destinations

90.0%

to education

Sixth Form1.0%

Employment1.0%

NEET4.0%

2022-23

Spending Per Pupil

£7,225

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,375 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£4,018

Support staff£581

Premises£658

Energy£108

Learning resources£334

Income per pupil£7,059

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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