St Mary's Catholic High School
URN: 112998 • Chesterfield S41 8AG
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Catholic High School
- URN
- 112998
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- S McClafferty (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Newbold Road, Chesterfield S41 8AG
Summary
St Mary's Catholic High School, located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, is a voluntary aided secondary school with a capacity of 1,260 students. The school emphasizes a strong ethos of care and high expectations, fostering exceptional conduct and relationships among pupils and staff. The community is described as large yet close-knit, promoting a supportive environment for students to thrive both academically and socially.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to engage students through high-quality teaching delivered by specialist staff. The school also places a significant focus on personal development, with innovative programs such as the 'Inauro' scheme, which prepares pupils for life in modern society. Additionally, the school is committed to supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring they gain independence and confidence.
St Mary's actively involves parents and carers in the educational journey, aiming to nurture thoughtful and independent young adults. The school also offers a well-integrated sixth form, providing guidance for students' future pathways, whether towards higher education or alternative routes. Regular events, such as open evenings, foster community engagement and highlight the school's commitment to excellence in education.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to engage students through high-quality teaching delivered by specialist staff. The school also places a significant focus on personal development, with innovative programs such as the 'Inauro' scheme, which prepares pupils for life in modern society. Additionally, the school is committed to supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring they gain independence and confidence.
St Mary's actively involves parents and carers in the educational journey, aiming to nurture thoughtful and independent young adults. The school also offers a well-integrated sixth form, providing guidance for students' future pathways, whether towards higher education or alternative routes. Regular events, such as open evenings, foster community engagement and highlight the school's commitment to excellence in education.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy (74.6)
- Brookfield Community School (62.3)
- Tupton Hall School (59.5)
- Outwood Academy Hasland Hall (54.7)
- Outwood Academy Newbold (54.5)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1260
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2012-07-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1260 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1260 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1260 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1260 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1260 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1260 |
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