St Mary's Catholic High School
URN: 106538 • Manchester M29 7EE
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Catholic High School
- URN
- 106538
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Denise Brahms (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01942884144
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Manchester Road, Manchester M29 7EE
Summary
St Mary's Catholic High School is a voluntary aided secondary school located in Manchester, serving a mixed-gender student body of 1,561 pupils. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment rooted in Catholic values, emphasizing the moral, social, spiritual, and cultural development of every student. Regular collective worship and liturgical celebrations are integral to school life, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to meet the diverse needs and aspirations of students, offering a range of academic and vocational courses. Leaders continuously review the curriculum to ensure it aligns with local development priorities and student interests. The school aims to support each pupil's individual journey towards excellence, providing guidance and opportunities for personal growth.
St Mary's also prioritises inclusivity and support, with various initiatives in place to assist students academically and socially. The school encourages parental involvement and maintains open communication, ensuring that families are engaged in their children's education and well-being.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to meet the diverse needs and aspirations of students, offering a range of academic and vocational courses. Leaders continuously review the curriculum to ensure it aligns with local development priorities and student interests. The school aims to support each pupil's individual journey towards excellence, providing guidance and opportunities for personal growth.
St Mary's also prioritises inclusivity and support, with various initiatives in place to assist students academically and socially. The school encourages parental involvement and maintains open communication, ensuring that families are engaged in their children's education and well-being.
Useful links
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- 20 Nov Year 11 Presentation Evening (sen)
- Report Student Absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Diary of Events (calendar)
- Curriculum Draft Policy (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Wright Robinson College (79.2)
- Wright Robinson College (72.6)
- Middleton Technology School (70.2)
- Urmston Grammar School (70.2)
- Parrs Wood High School (68.2)
Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1569
- Pupils
- 1561
- Boys
- 732
- Girls
- 829
- FSM %
- 19.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-04-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1561 | 732 | 829 | 1569 | 19.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1548 | 740 | 808 | 1599 | 18.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1590 | 808 | 782 | 1599 | 16.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1590 | 808 | 782 | 1599 | 16.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1561 | 797 | 764 | 1599 | 14.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1541 | 777 | 764 | 1599 | 12.10 |
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