What did Ofsted judge St Mary's Catholic High School's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged St Mary's Catholic High School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in June 2016 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic High School?

St Mary's Catholic High School has 813 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Mary's Catholic High School take?

St Mary's Catholic High School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is St Mary's Catholic High School located?

St Mary's Catholic High School is located in Leyland, PR25 1BS, Lancashire.

How do I apply to St Mary's Catholic High School?

St Mary's Catholic High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does St Mary's Catholic High School have a religious character?

Yes — St Mary's Catholic High School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 7 places decided at St Mary's Catholic High School?

When St Mary's Catholic High School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children. 1 This is for admission to the school at the start of the school year in September and not for applications made in-year Admissions Policy | 2 / 10; 2. Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Mary’s — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Mary’s, Leyland; St Catherine's, Farington; St Agnes', Eccleston; St Mary's, Euxton and Ss Peter & Paul, Mawdesley. (see notes 3&10); 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 5 further criteria.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Mary's Catholic High School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.2% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Mary's Catholic High School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children. 1 This is for admission to the school at the start of the school year in September and not for applications made in-year Admissions Policy | 2 / 10
2Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Mary’s — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Mary’s, Leyland; St Catherine's, Farington; St Agnes', Eccleston; St Mary's, Euxton and Ss Peter & Paul, Mawdesley. (see notes 3&10)
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
4Children attending one of the following Catholic Partner Primary Schools in the parishes or former parishes named in cri — Children attending one of the following Catholic Partner Primary Schools in the parishes or former parishes named in criterion 2 above: St Anne’s, Leyland St Mary’s, Leyland St Catherine’s, Farington Ss Peter & Paul, Mawdesley St Mary’s, Euxton
5Members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome — Members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome. (see note
6Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion — Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 5)
7Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see
8Any other children.

Own-authority determined admission arrangements for 2027-28, as published by Lancashire County Council on its determined 2027-28 admission arrangements page (document filed by the council as "St Mary's Catholic High School Leyland 11 December 2025.pdf").

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Mary's Catholic High School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Mary's Catholic High School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged St Mary's Catholic High School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in June 2016 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic High School?: St Mary's Catholic High School has 813 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic High School take?: St Mary's Catholic High School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is St Mary's Catholic High School located?: St Mary's Catholic High School is located in Leyland, PR25 1BS, Lancashire.
How do I apply to St Mary's Catholic High School?: St Mary's Catholic High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does St Mary's Catholic High School have a religious character?: Yes — St Mary's Catholic High School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at St Mary's Catholic High School?: When St Mary's Catholic High School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children. 1 This is for admission to the school at the start of the school year in September and not for applications made in-year Admissions Policy | 2 / 10; 2. Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Mary’s — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Mary’s, Leyland; St Catherine's, Farington; St Agnes', Eccleston; St Mary's, Euxton and Ss Peter & Paul, Mawdesley. (see notes 3&10); 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 5 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Mary's Catholic High School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.2% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Mary's Catholic High School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children. 1 This is for admission to the school at the start of the school year in September and not for applications made in-year Admissions Policy | 2 / 10
2Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Mary’s — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Mary’s, Leyland; St Catherine's, Farington; St Agnes', Eccleston; St Mary's, Euxton and Ss Peter & Paul, Mawdesley. (see notes 3&10)
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
4Children attending one of the following Catholic Partner Primary Schools in the parishes or former parishes named in cri — Children attending one of the following Catholic Partner Primary Schools in the parishes or former parishes named in criterion 2 above: St Anne’s, Leyland St Mary’s, Leyland St Catherine’s, Farington Ss Peter & Paul, Mawdesley St Mary’s, Euxton
5Members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome — Members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome. (see note
6Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion — Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 5)
7Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see
8Any other children.

St Mary's Catholic High School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Mary's Catholic High School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged St Mary's Catholic High School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in June 2016 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic High School?: St Mary's Catholic High School has 813 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic High School take?: St Mary's Catholic High School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is St Mary's Catholic High School located?: St Mary's Catholic High School is located in Leyland, PR25 1BS, Lancashire.
How do I apply to St Mary's Catholic High School?: St Mary's Catholic High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does St Mary's Catholic High School have a religious character?: Yes — St Mary's Catholic High School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at St Mary's Catholic High School?: When St Mary's Catholic High School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children. 1 This is for admission to the school at the start of the school year in September and not for applications made in-year Admissions Policy | 2 / 10; 2. Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Mary’s — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of St Mary’s, Leyland; St Catherine's, Farington; St Agnes', Eccleston; St Mary's, Euxton and Ss Peter & Paul, Mawdesley. (see notes 3&10); 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 5 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Mary's Catholic High School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.2% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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